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Argentina Travel Guide
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Full country name: República Argentina
Population: 37.81 million
Capital City: Buenos Aires
Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Guarani, Araucanian, Italian
Religion: 93% Roman Catholic, 2.5% Protestant, 2% Jewish, 1.5% Ukranian Catholic, 1% Armenian Orthodox
Government: Republic
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -3 (Argentina Standard Time)
Dialling Code: 54
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Money & Costs:
Currency: Argentinian Nuevo Peso |
Meals
Budget: US$2-5
Mid-range: US$5-20
High: US$20-40
Top: US$40+ |
Accommodation:
Budget: US$10-35
Mid-range: US$35-80
High: US$80-150
Top: US$150+ |
Geography: Second-largest country in South America (after Brazil); strategic location relative to sea lanes between the South Atlantic and the South Pacific Oceans (Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel, Drake Passage); Cerro Aconcagua is South America's tallest mountain, while Laguna del Carbon is the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere.
Climate: The north is subtropical with rain throughout the year, while the Tierra del Fuego in the south has a sub-arctic climate. The main central area is temperate, but can be hot and humid during summer (December to February) and cool in winter. European clothes for the main central area. Lightweight cottons and linens in the north. Warm clothes are necessary in the south and during winter months in the central area.
Recommended clothing: European clothes for the main central area. Lightweight cottons and linens in the north. Warm clothes are necessary in the south and during winter months in the central area. Waterproofing is advisable for all areas.
Public Holidays: Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. Apr 5 Malvinas Day. Apr 8 Maundy Thursday. Apr 9 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 National Day (Anniversary of the 1810 Revolution). Jun 21National Flag Day. Jul 9 Independence Day. Aug 16 Death of General José de San Martín. Oct 11 Day of the Americas (Columbus Day). Dec 8 Immaculate Conception. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve. Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Mar 24 Maundy Thursday. Mar 25 Good Friday. Apr 4 Malvinas Day. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 National Day (Anniversary of the 1810 Revolution). June 20 National Flag Day. Jul 9 Independence Day. Aug 17 Death of General José de San Martín. Oct 12 Day of the Americas (Columbus Day). Dec 8 Immaculate Conception. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve.
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