Is Argentina a third country?

All of Latin America, including Argentina, is considered third world and underdeveloped.

Is Argentina big or small?

Covering an area of 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq mi), Argentina is the largest Spanish-speaking nation in the world. It is the second largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth largest country in the Americas, and the eighth largest country in the world.

How are the provinces of Argentina divided?

Provinces of Argentina. Provinces are divided for administrative purposes into departments and municipalities, except for Buenos Aires province, which is divided into partidos and localities. Buenos Aires City itself is divided into municipalities (comuna) and unofficial neighborhoods (barrios).

When did Buenos Aires become a federal province?

After seceding for a decade, Buenos Aires province accepted Argentina's 1853 constitution in 1861, and its capital was made a federal territory in 1880. An 1862 law designated as national territories those under federal control but outside the provinces' borders.

Which is the largest metropolitan area in Argentina?

Buenos Aires, the country's capital, is one of the world's largest metropolitan areas by population. Argentina is geographically divided into seven unique regions: Northwest, Mesopotamia, Gran Chaco, Sierras Pampeanas, Cuyo, Pampas and Patagonia. Argentina is home to the highest and lowest points in the southern hemisphere.

How long has Argentina been an independent country?

Argentina has been an independent country throughout the 20th century. It has maintained its borders relatively unchanged during that period. It has had border disputes and adjustments with Chile. Argentina has also claimed the Islas Malvinas, or Falkland Islands, but was unable to enforce its claim in the 1982 war with Britain.