Geography of Argentina
The geography of Argentina is heavily diverse, consisting of the Andes Mountains, pampas, and various rivers and lakes. Bordered by the Andes in the west and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, its neighbouring countries are Chile to the west, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, and Brazil and Uruguay to the northeast.
| Continent | South America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern Hemisphere |
| Coordinates | 34°00′S 64°00′W |
| Area | Ranked 8th |
| • Total | 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq mi) |
| • Land | 98.43% |
| • Water | 1.56% |
| Coastline | 4,989 km (3,100 mi) |
| Borders | Chile 6,691 km (4,157 mi) Paraguay 2,531 km (1,572 mi) Brazil 1,263 km (784 mi) Bolivia 942 km (585 mi) Uruguay 541 km (336 mi) |
| Highest point | Cerro Aconcagua, 6,960 m |
| Lowest point | Laguna del Carbón, -105 m |
| Longest river | Paraná River, 4,700 km |
| Largest lake | Lake Buenos Aires 1,850 km² |
| Exclusive economic zone | 1,159,063 km2 (447,517 sq mi) |
In terms of area, Argentina is the second largest country in South America after Brazil, and the eighth largest country in the world. Its total area is 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq mi). Argentina claims a section of Antarctica (Argentine Antarctica) that is subject to the Antarctic Treaty. Argentina also asserts claims to several British South Atlantic islands.
With a population of 46.6 million, Argentina ranks as the world's 31st most populous country as of 2010.