Argentina Part 1 Quiz

Mount Aconcagua, located in the Andes near the Chilean border, is the highest peak in Argentina and the Americas, standing at 6,960.8 metres above sea level.

The Andes Mountains form Argentina’s entire western boundary with Chile, featuring some of the tallest peaks outside the Himalayas.

The Paraná River is Argentina’s largest river by discharge and the second-longest in South America, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

The Monte Desert stretches across central Argentina, characterised by arid plains, sparse vegetation, and extreme temperature variations.

The largest province in Argentina by area is Buenos Aires Province, with an area of 307,571 km². It is also the most populous province in the country.

The Atlantic Ocean borders Argentina’s entire eastern coastline, influencing its climate and economy through fishing and shipping.

Lake Argentino, in Santa Cruz Province, is the largest lake entirely within Argentina, known for its turquoise waters and proximity to glaciers.

The Río de la Plata estuary forms the waterfront of Buenos Aires, serving as a hub for trade and transport.

Ojos del Salado, straddling the Chile–Argentina border, is the highest active volcano in the world, reaching 6,893 metres.

The Salinas Grandes, located in the northwest, is a vast salt flat covering about 6,000 square kilometres.