Argentina is a country of contrasts. Coastal resorts lure thousands of vacationers from Europe and the U.S. each summer, while the icy glaciers and lakes of Tierra del Fuego tempt visitors to the southern tip of the continent.
The country's climate ranges from subtropical in the north to near Antarctic in the south. Many bird and plant species are unique to Argentina, and the country's northern forests are some of the most unspoiled in the world.
Argentina's population is mostly European due to large-scale European immigration in the 19th century. Spanish is the official language.
Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires connects Argentina with major destinations around the globe. Public transportation and taxis are available in the cities and major towns. Internal travel is by air, bus, rental car and train. Traffic flows on the right. Distances can be long, and the weather is challenging in the south. The communications infrastructure is modern in the larger cities, with international direct dialing available.
Argentina is a medium-income nation. The country is still recovering from one of the most spectacular economic collapses in modern history. The Argentine peso was devalued, and the government defaulted on most of its debts; the recession left over 20 percent of the labor force jobless and threw millions into poverty. Protests and demonstrations are common and may become violent.
The high altitudes in parts of Argentina can present a health challenge.
Crime can be a problem for foreigners in Argentina, particularly in Buenos Aires. Thieves also target foreigners based on their perceived wealth.
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