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General Information: The country of Argentina second-largest country in South America, or The Argentine Republic, is located in the southern region of South America between Chile and Uruguay, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean. Slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US, Argentina is 2,766,890 square kilometers in area. Argentina borders Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The capital, Buenos Aires, lies in the eastern part of Argentina, slightly northwest from Uruguay. The currency is Argentine …

…are heavily influenced by European foods and in particular by Italian and Spain foods. Typical meals include different kinds of pasta, mashed potatoes, and a number of meat dishes. Traditional Argentine foods are Milanesa, Empanadas, Asado, Locro, Dulce de Leche, and Mondongo. Miscellaneous information <Tab/>In Argentina, soccer is a very famous sport. It is enjoyed by all ages and played everywhere in Argentina. Argentina's national soccer team is very good.