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The terrain includes rich plains that are good for producing natural resources in the northern
half of Argentina and the rugged Andes mountain chain along the western border. 52 % of the land is made up of meadows
and pastures while 22% is forests and woodland.
Argentina is the second-largest country in South America (following Brazil); strategic location relative
to sea lanes between South Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans (Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel, Drake Passage)
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The Area of Argentina
The Area of Argentina is slightly less than three tenths of the United States.
Argentina Capital - Buenos Aires (city: 3 million; metropolitan area: 12 million)
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