Ar·gen·ti·na [ rjən tnə ]country that occupies most of the southern tip of South America. It was settled by the Spanish in the 16th century and became independent in 1816. Languages: Spanish. Currency: peso argentino. Capital: Buenos Aires. Population: 40,913,584 (2009 estimate).
Area: 2,780,400 sq km (1,073,518 sq mi) Official name Argentine Republic
