Argentina Population: 39,144,753 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Buenos Aires [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Argentina
Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic consolidation.

The Argentine Flag Three equal horizontal bands of light blue (top), white, and light blue; centered in the white band is a radiant yellow sun with a human face known as the Sun of May.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Argentina. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 1.02% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 71.95 yrs - Male     • 79.65 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 8,009,400 (2002) Televisions:     • 7.95 million (1997) Radios:     • 24,300,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .ar Did you know ... People from Argentina are called Argentines