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| República Argentina | |
|---|---|
| Conventional long name | República Argentina |
| Common name | Argentina |
| Native name | República Argentina |
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
| Largest city | Buenos Aires |
| Official languages | Spanish |
| Government type | Federal presidential constitutional republic |
| President | Head of State and Government |
| Area km2 | 2780400 |
| Population estimate | 45,000,000 |
| Currency | Argentine peso |
| Independence | May Revolution (1810), Declaration of Independence (1816) |
| Calling code | +54 |
| Iso3166 | ARG |
República Argentina is a large South American nation located on the southeastern continental shelf of South America, bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Buenos Aires, a metropolitan hub linked to regions such as the Pampa and the Patagonia by transport corridors, and its history includes transformative events like the May Revolution, the Declaration of Independence (Argentina), and the Dirty War. Argentina is noted for major cultural exports associated with Tango, the writings of Jorge Luis Borges, the films of Lucrecia Martel, and accomplishments in sports led by figures such as Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
Pre-Columbian populations inhabited areas now within modern Argentina, including groups such as the Diaguita, Mapuche, Guaraní and Tehuelche. Spanish colonization established the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata with administrative centers in Buenos Aires and Córdoba, leading to colonial economies tied to trade routes and institutions like the Casa de Contratación. The early 19th century saw emancipatory movements culminating in the May Revolution, the Declaration of Independence (Argentina), and military campaigns by leaders such as José de San Martín and Manuel Belgrano. The 19th century featured civil wars between federalists and unitarians, negotiations such as the Treaty of Pilar, territorial consolidation, and conflicts like the Conquest of the Desert.
During the 20th century Argentina experienced alternating periods of liberal governance, electoral fraud, the presidencies of Hipólito Yrigoyen and Juan Perón, and industrialization associated with import substitution policies influenced by economists like Raúl Prebisch. The Peronist movement generated long-term political realignments and social programs under figures including Eva Perón. The military coup of 1976 led to the National Reorganization Process and the Dirty War, after which trials such as those concerning the Junta and human rights organizations like Madres de Plaza de Mayo became prominent. The 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de las Malvinas) with United Kingdom had lasting political effects. Late 20th and early 21st centuries saw economic crises culminating in the 2001 Argentine economic crisis and subsequent recoveries through policies enacted by administrations such as those of Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Argentina spans diverse ecoregions from the subtropical Yungas, the grasslands of the Pampas, to the cold deserts and glaciers of Patagonia and the Andes range, which includes peaks such as Aconcagua. Major rivers like the Paraná River and the Uruguay River form important basins and the Rio de la Plata estuary. Protected areas include Iguazú National Park and Los Glaciares National Park, with biodiversity hosting species like the Andean condor, guanaco and puma. Environmental challenges involve deforestation in the Gran Chaco, glacial retreat in Patagonia, water management in the Paraná River basin, and urban air quality in conurbations such as Greater Buenos Aires.
The constitutional framework is based on the 1853 Constitution with federal division among provinces such as Buenos Aires Province, Córdoba Province and Santa Fe Province. Executive authority rests with the President of Argentina, while legislative power is vested in the bicameral National Congress comprising the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The judiciary includes the Supreme Court. Prominent political movements and parties include Justicialist Party, Radical Civic Union, and Juntos por el Cambio; labor organizations such as the CGT have significant influence. Foreign policy engages multilateral organizations like the United Nations, the Organization of American States and regional blocs including Mercosur.
Argentina's economy combines agricultural production centered in the Pampas—notably soybean exports, beef from the cattle industry, and commodities shipped via ports like Puerto de Buenos Aires—with industrial sectors in automobile manufacturing, food processing and energy development in regions such as Vaca Muerta. Financial instruments include the Argentine peso and fiscal policies overseen by the Central Bank. Economic crises such as the 2001 Argentine economic crisis and episodes of sovereign debt default have shaped macroeconomic management, debt restructuring deals with creditors, and relations with institutions like the International Monetary Fund. Trade partners include Brazil, China, United States, and countries within Mercosur.
The population is concentrated in urban centers such as Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario and Mendoza. Argentina has significant immigrant heritage from Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Ireland, contributing to linguistic and cultural traces seen alongside indigenous communities like the Mapuche and Qom people. Religions include Catholicism and various Protestant denominations; institutions such as the Catholic Church in Argentina and universities like the University of Buenos Aires play central roles in civic life. Social policies and labor movements involve entities like the Ministry of Social Development and the Confederation of Argentine Workers.
Argentine culture is expressed in literature by figures such as Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortázar, and Adolfo Bioy Casares; music and dance traditions include Tango with emblematic artists like Astor Piazzolla and venues like El Ateneo Grand Splendid; cinema features directors such as Lucrecia Martel and Martín Rejtman. Visual arts include work by Xul Solar and Benito Quinquela Martín, while culinary traditions center on asado, empanada and beverages like mate. Sporting culture is prominent with clubs such as Boca Juniors and River Plate, historic matches involving Diego Maradona and contemporary achievements with Lionel Messi.
Transportation networks include major highways like National Route 9, the railway corridors connecting Buenos Aires to Córdoba and Rosario, and airports such as Ezeiza and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. Energy infrastructure comprises hydroelectric facilities on the Yacyretá Dam, thermal plants, and fossil fuel development in Neuquén Province's Vaca Muerta. Communications rely on providers licensed under regulatory bodies such as the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones, and urban transit systems include the Buenos Aires Underground and commuter rail networks. Ports like Puerto de Buenos Aires and Port of Rosario are vital nodes for exports including soybean and beef.
Category:Countries in South America