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Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of 2,780,400 km² (1,073,500 sq mi), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. It shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and a part of Antarctica.

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Brazil’s Lula floats shared 'trading currency' during Argentina trip Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 5 days ago

Proposed Brazil-Argentina common currency is met with doubts Brazil's President Lula begins his international tour in Argentina before he departs for more visits with his other South American neighbours and later, Washington in February. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 6 days ago

Watch: Lionel Messi face drawn in cornfield in Argentina Messi's face was made using precision planting to pay tribute to Argentina's icon football player Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

China reportedly set to build a naval base in Argentina as a ‘gateway’ to Antarctica \| Oneindia News French news site Intelligence Online reported in November last year that China is putting pressure on Argentina to build a naval base at Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego province. According to independent.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:05Published 3 weeks ago

Covid India: Argentine tourist missing after testing +ve during Taj visit \| Oneindia News *News A tourist from Argentina, who visited the Taj Mahal on December 26, has tested positive for Covid-19. His samples were collected during screening at the monument's Western gate to test for the virus as.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:31Published on December 29, 2022

Argentina honours Lionel Messi and Albiceleste on mural In the wake of Argentina's victory over France in the World Cup, Buenos Aires is paying tribute to the men who represented the country. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 23, 2022

Messi Evacuated By Helicopter After Crowds Swarm Team Bus \| Oneindia News *International Argentina's huge victory in the FIFA World cup this year has left millions of fans in the country ecstatic. After storming the streets post the FIFA win, the fans how swarmed the team bus. Millions of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published on December 21, 2022

Argentine World Cup winners greet thousands in Buenos Aires Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:17Published on December 20, 2022

Argentina declares Bank holiday as World Cup champions arrive in Buenos Aires The Argentine football team have returned to a hero’s welcome in Buenos Aires after they won the World Cup in Qatar. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 20, 2022

Celebrations in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup victory in Qatar Football fans in Argentina are ecstatic after winning the World Cup in Qatar. Euronews spoke to some of them, through the noise of their celebrations near Buenos Aires. “We were all waiting for this.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:41Published on December 19, 2022

FIFA World Cup final: Riots erupt in French cities after France loses to Argentina \| Oneindia News According to reports, riots erupted in France after Argentina secured a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win over France to lift the World Cup on Sunday. Riots broke out in several French cities after.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published on December 19, 2022

Celebrated veteran football player Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:30Published on December 19, 2022

Watch: Giant Messi number 10 shirt hung aloft in the hometown of Argentina's captain Anxiety is running high in Messi's hometown Rosario as the football icon seeks to finally get his hands on the World Cup trophy. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on December 18, 2022

France now look to retain World Cup title against Messi's Argentina France looking to become the first team to retain the World Cup title since Brazil in 1962 while Argentina is on a mission to win football’s ultimate prize in what is likely to be Messi's last.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:43Published on December 14, 2022

Lionel Messi Confirms Qatar Final Will Be His Last World Cup Game Ever Lionel Messi Confirms Qatar Final , Will Be His Last World Cup Game Ever. Reuters reports that Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 in a semifinal match on Dec. 13. The victory puts Argentina in the World Cup.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on December 14, 2022

From Doha to Buenos Aires: Messi's magic leaves Argentina fans dreaming with title Argentina fans celebrated through the night after becoming the first 2022 World Cup finalists in Qatar. Messi's magic leaves Argentina fans dreaming with the title. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:47Published on December 14, 2022

Argentina: From defeat to Saudi Arabia to World Cup final Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:17Published on December 13, 2022

Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final Argentina has produced a stunning performance to outclass Croatia 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup semi-final clash in Qatar. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:30Published on December 13, 2022

Majestic Messi fires Argentina into World Cup final Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published on December 13, 2022

Croatia and Argentina prepare to clash in the World Cup 2022 semi-final Croatia face Argentina on Tuesday in the first of the World Cup 2022 semi-finals and a place in the final of the planet's most prestigious football tournament Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on December 12, 2022

World Cup quarter-finals: Argentina and The Netherlands lock horns as Brazil take on Croatia The quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup kick off on Thursday as Argentina and the Netherlands lock horns at Lusail Iconic Stadium and Brazil take on Croatia Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on December 8, 2022

The Netherlands see off the US 3-1 to book their spot in the quarter-finals A volley from Inter Milan's Denzel Dumphries sealed the victory for the Oranje, who will play either Australia or Argentina in the next round. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on December 3, 2022

Argentinian fan proposes to Polish girlfriend during TV interview before match An Argentinian fan proposes to his Polish girlfriend during a televised interview at Stadium 974 in Doha, minutes before the World Cup match between Poland and Argentina. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 1, 2022

Messi misses penalty but Argentina advance at World Cup Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:54Published on December 1, 2022

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