Interesting Facts of Argentina

  • Argentina is the eight largest country in the world and is the second largest in South America


  • Argentina means "silvery land"


  • The tallest mountain in the Americas is Mt. Aconcagua which is in Argentina


  • Iguazu Falls is higher than the Niagara Falls


  • Moreno Glacier is in Argentina and is one of the world’s few glaciers that are advancing


  • The seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere. The warmest month is January and the coolest month is July


  • Argentina’s special dance called the tango is famous all over the world


  • The wildlife in Argentina is varied. There are flamingos in the north and penguins in the south. The central areas many kinds of reptiles and wild cats. There are also rhea which are large birds like ostriches


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