Argentina
Argentina occupies much of southern South America. This topic is part of Countries within Geography. This page currently draws on 18 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Argentina trivia questions
Argentina is located on which continent?
Answer: South America
Bonus fact: Argentina occupies much of southern South America.
What is the capital of Argentina?
Answer: Buenos Aires
Bonus fact: Buenos Aires is the nation's capital and largest city.
Which dance originated along the Río de la Plata and became strongly associated with Argentina?
Answer: Tango
Bonus fact: Tango developed in the late 19th century around Buenos Aires and Montevideo.
Tango music is closely associated with Argentina and what neighboring country?
Answer: Uruguay
Bonus fact: Tango developed around the Río de la Plata.
Patagonia is a region at the southern end of which continent?
Answer: South America
Bonus fact: Patagonia spans southern Argentina and Chile.
Uruguay is located on which continent?
Answer: South America
Bonus fact: Uruguay lies between Brazil and Argentina.
Which region's early airmail service inspired the novel?
Answer: South America
Bonus fact: The story reflects pioneering night flights over Argentina and the Andes.
Julio Cortázar was a writer born in Belgium but associated most strongly with which country?
Answer: Argentina
Bonus fact: He grew up in Argentina and later lived in France.
Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Answer: Uruguay
Bonus fact: Host nation Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in the 1930 final to become the first FIFA World Cup champion.
Which major body of water borders Chile along its western side?
Answer: Pacific Ocean
Bonus fact: The CIA places Chile in southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean between Argentina and Peru.
Aconcagua is the highest point on which continent?
Answer: South America
Bonus fact: The CIA Physical World reference lists Aconcagua in Argentina at 6,960 meters as South America’s highest point.
Iguazu National Park’s famous waterfalls span the border between which two countries?
Answer: Argentina and Brazil
Bonus fact: UNESCO describes the Iguazu waterfall system as spanning the Argentina–Brazil border and extending almost three kilometers in width.