Argentina

At a Glance

Argentina is one of South America's most culturally rich countries, stretching from the subtropical north through the pampas grasslands to the wild Patagonian south, with Buenos Aires offering a European-flavoured city life unlike anywhere else on the continent. Argentines are passionate, opinionated, and deeply proud of their food, wine, football, and tango. The vast distances between regions can be challenging, but those who embrace the journey will find a country of extraordinary contrasts.

• More psychoanalysts and psychiatrists per capita than any country in the world.
• Invented tango, dulce de leche, and the ballpoint pen.
• Eighth largest country yet with GDP per capita dramatically below its size potential.