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Population

🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇫🇰 Falkland IslandsNo data

Population data is unavailable for Falkland Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇫🇰 Falkland IslandsNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Falkland Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇫🇰 Falkland IslandsNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Falkland Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇫🇰 Falkland IslandsNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Falkland Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇫🇰 Falkland IslandsNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Falkland Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

Buenos Aires

Stanley

Population

45,696,159

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Surface area

2,780,400 km²

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Population density

16.4 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$638.37 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$13,970 · 2024

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Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Argentine peso · ARS · $

Falkland Islands pound · FKP · £

Nationality

Argentine

Falkland Island

Phone code

+54

+500

Internet domain

.ar

.fk

ISO codes

AR / ARG

FK / FLK

Time zone

America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more)

Atlantic/Stanley

Native name

Argentina

Falkland Islands

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About Argentina

Argentina, the eighth‑largest nation on Earth, spans from tropical forests in the north to the icy winds of Patagonia in the south, weaving a rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and passions that draw visitors from around the globe.

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About Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are a remote British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, known for rugged coastlines, abundant wildlife, and a tight‑knit community of about 3,400 residents.

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Argentina & Falkland Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Argentina?

The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.

What is the population of Argentina?

Argentina has a recorded population of approximately 45,696,159 people.

How big is Argentina?

Argentina covers an area of about 2,780,400 km².

What is the population density of Argentina?

Argentina has a population density of roughly 16.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Argentina?

Argentina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $638.37 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Argentina?

Argentina has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,970.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS), with the symbol $.

Where is Argentina located?

Argentina is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Argentina called?

People from Argentina are referred to as Argentine.

What is the phone calling code for Argentina?

The international dialing code for Argentina is +54.

What is the internet domain for Argentina?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Argentina is .ar.

What time zone is Argentina in?

Argentina spans 12 time zones including America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca, America/Argentina/Cordoba and 9 more.

What is Argentina known for?

Argentina, the eighth‑largest nation on Earth, spans from tropical forests in the north to the icy winds of Patagonia in the south, weaving a rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and passions that draw visitors from around the globe.

What is the capital of Falkland Islands?

The capital of Falkland Islands is Stanley.

What currency is used in Falkland Islands?

Falkland Islands uses the Falkland Islands pound (FKP), with the symbol £.

Where is Falkland Islands located?

Falkland Islands is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Falkland Islands called?

People from Falkland Islands are referred to as Falkland Island.

What is the phone calling code for Falkland Islands?

The international dialing code for Falkland Islands is +500.

What is the internet domain for Falkland Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Falkland Islands is .fk.

What time zone is Falkland Islands in?

Falkland Islands uses the Atlantic/Stanley time zone.

What is Falkland Islands known for?

The Falkland Islands are a remote British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, known for rugged coastlines, abundant wildlife, and a tight‑knit community of about 3,400 residents.