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How many spectacular sights can one country have? A lot, if you're in Argentina. Blend Latino with Euro, and you get one heady mix, beginning with the capital's colourful architecture, its passionate tango, striking fashionistas and its penchant for steak. Outside cities, natural wonders await; the Iguazu Falls, the famed Panatal wetlands and Patagonia (home to the gauchos), and the Andean salt flats.

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How many spectacular sights can one country have? A lot, if you're in Argentina. Blend Latino with Euro, and you get one heady mix, beginning with the capital's colourful architecture, its passionate tango, striking fashionistas and its penchant for steak. Outside cities, natural wonders await; the Iguazu Falls, the famed Panatal wetlands and Patagonia (home to the gauchos), and the Andean salt flats.

Population: 41 million
Capital: Buenos Aires
Official Language: Spanish
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