Argentina is a country of 42 million inhabitants, second largest in extension in South America, of varied geography and landscape. Buenos Aires is a multicultural city of 13 million people.

The weather ranges from very hot in the north to extremely cold in the south. The best season to visit the north is during autumn and winter, while the best season to go south is during summer. The central region can be hot and humid in summer and chilly in winter.

Spanish is spoken throughout the country; you will find English is spoken in tourist locations.

80% is Roman Catholic.

With a US$ 560 billon GDP and a per capita income of US$ 13,300 it is one of the largest Latin American economies. Its main activities are agriculture, industry and services.