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Argentina is a country in South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, situated between Chile and Uruguay. Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and has persisted despite numerous challenges, the most formidable of which was a severe economic crisis in 2001-02 that led to violent public protests and the resignation of several interim presidents.

Places to visit in Argentina

Buenos Aires, one of the world’s largest metropolitan areas.

Mar del Plata, often referred to as Mardel, the main tourist resort on the Atlantic coast. Villa Gezell, Pinamar, Miramar and Necochea are also well-known resorts on the Atlantic coast.

The Pampas, known for its horse-breeding tradition and cattle ranches.

La Plata, the capital of the Buenos Aires Province and an important administrative, commercial and cultural center.

Iguazú Falls

El Chaco, the city of sculptures

Formosa, known for the annual week-long Fiesta del Río (a nocturnal religious procession.

Mendoza, Argentina’s main wine-producing region.

Santiago del Estero, the country’s oldest city

La Rioja, the province with a large variety of mountains, canyons, gorges and red-earthed plains.

Patagonia, a vast region with numerous parks and nature reserves.

Santa Cruz, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed los Glaciares National Park

Tierra del Fuego, the gateway to the Antarctic.

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