Argentina

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 May 12, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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

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