Other Interesting Facts
Argentina comes from the Latin word "Argentum".
The Argentinian cowboy is called Gaucho.
They drink a bitter tea called "Mate".
Dulce de leche was created in Argentina.
Part of Patagonia is in Argentina.
Part of Land of Fire belongs to Argentina.
Aconcagua in the Andes is the tallest point in the Western Hemisphere.
The Andes pass through Argentina.
La casa rosada is the equivalent to our White House.
Tango is the national dance of Argentina.
Argentina´s beef is famous around and the Asado (BBQ) is very popular in the country.
Soccer is the most popular sport in Argentina.
The national sport of Argentina is Pato. It is a game played on horseback, which is a mix between polo and basketball. Pato is Spanish for 'duck' as early games used a live duck inside a basket for a ball.