| Official name: | Argentine Republic |
| Date established: | 9 July 1816 (Independence from Spain) |
| Region: | Americas — South America |
| Capital city: | Buenos Aires |
| Population (2024 est.): | ~45.6 million |
| Area: | 2,780,400 km² |
| Density: | ~16/km² |
| Currency: | Argentine peso (ARS) |
| Official language: | Spanish |
| Time zone: | ART (UTC−3) |
| Calling code: | +54 |
| Major religions: | Christianity (Catholic majority) |
| Emergency – Police: | 911 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance: | 107 |
| National symbol: | Sun of May |
| National flower: | Ceibo (Erythrina crista-galli) |
| National animal: | Rufous hornero (bird) |
| National sport: | Pato |
| Literacy rate: | ~99% |
| Human Development Index: | 0.849 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024): | ~$689 billion |
| Major industry: | Agriculture, automotive, services, energy |
| National festival: | Independence Day — 9 July |
| Climate: | Diverse: subtropical in north, subpolar in south |
