Argentina
Argentina is a country in South America. Its capital is Buenos Aires, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Region
- South America
- Area
- 2,779,482 km² Number 8 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
Which countries border Argentina?
Argentina shares land borders with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
 Uruguay | Montevideo | 206 km (128 mi) |
 Paraguay | Asunción | 1,041 km (647 mi) |
 Chile | Santiago | 1,139 km (708 mi) |
 Bolivia | Sucre | 1,859 km (1,155 mi) |
 Brazil | Brasília | 2,340 km (1,454 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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