ARGENTINA

Argentina is located in the American Continent

LOCATION The Republic of Argentina is located in South A Argentina borders on the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Bolivia, the Republic of Paraguay, the Federal Republic of Brazil, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and the Atlantic Ocean.merica.

FLAG The national flag of Argentina consists of three equal horizontal bands of light blue (top), white (centre) and light blue (bottom) The emblem featured on the white band is a yellow sun with a human face known as the Sun of May. The colors on the Argentina flag represent the following: White - peace and honesty. Blue - represents many elements including vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice. On the Argentinean flag the sky blue color compliments the sun emblem.

LANGUAGE The official language of Argentina is Spanish The Spanish language was brought to Argentina by the explorers and immigrants who arrived in the country from Spain. Almost all Argentineans speak Spanish as their primary language. There are several secondary languages, such as Italian, English, French, German, and the languages of the Native Argentineans, Quechua, Guaraní and Mapuche. The Argentinean Spanish sounds a little like Italian, due to the millions of Italian immigrants who added their own words and pronunciation as they were learning Spanish.

MILAN CATHEDRAL La Fe, Argentina

COOL FACT The popular dance form ‘Tango’ belongs to Argentina