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Geography of Argentina

Geography of Argentina
Continent South America
Region Southern Hemisphere
Coordinates 34°00′S 64°00′W / 34.000°S 64.000°W / -34.000; -64.000
Area Ranked 8th
 • Total 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq mi)
 • Land 98.43%
 • Water 1.57%
Coastline 4,989 km (3,100 mi)
Borders Chile 6,691 km (4,157 mi)
Paraguay 2,351 km (1,460 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

The geography of Argentina describes the geographic features of Argentina, a country located in southern South America (or Southern Cone). Bordered by the Andes in the west and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, neighboring countries are Chile to the west, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, and Brazil and Uruguay to the northeast.

In terms of area, Argentina is the second largest country of South America after Brazil, and the 8th largest country in the world. Its total area is approximately 2.7 million km². Argentina claims a section of Antarctica (Argentine Antarctica) but has agreed to suspend sovereignty disputes in the region as a signatory to the Antarctic Treaty. Argentina also asserts claims to several South Atlantic islands administered by the United Kingdom.

With a population of more than 42.1 million, Argentina ranks as the world's 32nd most populous country as of 2010.

Argentina's provinces are divided in 7 zones regarding climate and terrain. From North to South, West to East:

In Argentina, the fluvial net is integrated by many systems of different economic relevance, which could be measured by their amount of flow and navigability. Water flow relevance is based on its potential to be used for irrigation and as a source of energy. Depending on where the water streams drain, rivers and creeks could be classified into three different kinds of watersheds:

On the other hand, lakes and lagoons are permanent accumulations of water over impervious depressions. Their difference is mainly based on their extension and depth. They are very important for stream regulation, as a source of energy, tourist attraction and its ichthyologic wealth. In Argentina, all major lakes are in Patagonia (Carlevari and Carlevari, 2007).


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