Argentina Information
General Argentina Facts
Capital City: Buenos Aires
Population: 40 million
Size: 1,068,296 square miles (total area)
Official Language: Spanish – (specifically Castellano)
Time Zone: GMT minus 3 hours
Currency: Argentine peso
Country Code: 54
Climate: Cool winters and humid summers. Drier summers to the south and west
Religion: Mostly Roman Catholic
Holidays
New Years Day – Jan 1
Easter – March/April
Dia de la Memoria – March 24
Labor Day – May
Revolucion de Mayo – May 25
Flag Day – June 20
Independence Day – July 9
Anniversary of General San Martin’s Death – August 17
Columbus or Race Day – October 12
Day of Immaculate Conception – December 8
Christmas Day – December 25
Expect many things to be closed on these national holidays. On Sundays it is also common for many businesses and restaurants to close early or to be closed entirely. Argentines also celebrate many other holidays with extreme fervor. The first day of spring, or Friend Day for example, are often accompanied by parades and city wide celebrations.
Health Care
The health care system in Argentina is very well organized and cheap, and health care to foreigners is free of charge. Buenos Aires and other major cities offer health care closer to that of U.S. standards, but in some of the more remote areas of Argentina the level of care is more variable.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Medical: 107
Police: 101
Fire: 100
Dialing 911 in Buenos Aires will connect you with an Emergency dispatcher.
