The description of the region by the word Argentina has been found on a Venetian map in 1536.
In English, the name "Argentina" comes from the See more

In the 20th century, Argentina experienced significant political turmoil and democratic reversals. Between 1930 and 1976, the armed forces overthrew … See more

The 2010 census counted 40,117,096 inhabitants, up from 36,260,130 in 2001. Argentina ranks third in South America in total population, … See more

Pre-Columbian era
The earliest traces of human life in the area now known as Argentina are dated from the See more

With a mainland surface area of 2,780,400 km (1,073,518 sq mi), Argentina is located in southern South America, sharing land borders with Chile … See more

Benefiting from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, a diversified industrial base, and an export-oriented agricultural sector, … See more

Argentina is a multicultural country with significant European influences. Modern Argentine culture has been largely influenced by See more