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Name: Argentine Republic
Location : Southeastern South America
Time : IST (-) 8 1/2 hrs
Capital : Buenos Aires
Language : Spanish (official), Italian, English, German, French
Area : 2,780,400 sq km (1,073,518 sq miles).
Population : 41,769,726 (July 2011 est.)
National Day : 25 May (Anniversary of the 1810 Revolution)
Currency : Argentine peso (ARS) 1 = INR 12.65.
Climate : The north is subtropical with rain throughout the year, while the Tierra del Fuego in the south has a sub-arctic climate. The main central area is temperate, but can be hot and humid during summer (December to February) and cool in winter.
Holidays : YEAR 2013: 1 Jan New Year's Day. 24 Mar Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice. 29 Mar Good Friday. 2 Apr Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War. 1 May Labour Day. 25 May National Day (Anniversary of the 1810 Revolution). 20 Jun National Flag Day. 9 Jul Independence Day. 19 Aug San Martín Day (Anniversary of the Death of General José de San Martín). 14 Oct Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity. 8 Dec Immaculate Conception. 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Airline Name : Aerolineas Argentinas AR
International Airports : Ezeiza (Buenos Aires)