Argentina

Argentina, lying long and thin through South America, is the second biggest country on the continent. Temperate in climate, Argentina is popular with those after mountainous adventure thanks to the Andes, while its throbbing cities are cheap and exciting places to visit, where staying out all night is the norm.

Capital – Buenos Aires
Major cities - La Plata, Cordoba and Mendoza
Places of interest – Bariloche, Mar del Plata and the Perito Moreno Glacier
Time Zone – GMT -3
Language – Spanish (primary)
Learn the basics of Spanish by visiting www.bbc.co.uk
Argentina currency - Argentina uses the Argentinan Dollar. One AUD is worth around forty pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.
Argentina currency - Argentina uses Argentina Pesos.
Approximate exchange rate: SAR1 is worth around 18 pence.
For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc