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ALL ABOUT ARGENTINA

Argentina could be considered a country of extremes . From roughly the middle of South America to the southern tip , Cape Horn , Argentina spans the eastern coast of the continent , covering a massive swath of geography , climate , and biomes . In addition to the country ’ s continental territory , Argentina also maintains a claim to a large portion of Antarctica .
Perhaps best known for its mountains , Argentina ’ s landscapes and ecosystems have been and continue to be shaped by thousands of years of glacial activity . The Andes mountain chain , which separates Argentina and Chile , is the youngest mountain range on Earth . This is why it is the tallest , because years of winds have not worn it down yet .
Perhaps best known , Patagonia names the mountainous region in the most southern region of the country , and it is one of great diversity . From the Patagonian ice sheet ( which covers 17,000
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