Argentina
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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of light blue (top), white, and light blue; centered in the white band is a radiant yellow sun with a human face known as the sun of may.

Currency
Argentine peso.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Southern south america, bordering the south atlantic ocean, between chile and uruguay.

Climate
Mostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest.

Terrain
Rich plains of the pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of patagonia in south, rugged andes along western border.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Salinas Chicas -40 m (located on Peninsula Valdes). The highest point is at Cerro Aconcagua 6,960 m.

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Argentina

This is a map of Argentina. The map illustrates the location of Buenos Aires and its proximity to Mar del Plata, San Juan, Santa Fe, and the South Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Paraguay / Uruguay / Chile

Argentina News:
Argentine ex-leader goes on trial
The trial begins of Argentina's last military ruler and five other retired generals accused of human rights abuses.
Scottish cyclist smashes record
A Scottish cyclist smashes the world record for cycling solo from the top of Alaska to the bottommost tip of Argentina.

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