Buenos Aires
Which building in Buenos Aires is a 120-meter high residential building, which opened in 1936?
Edificio Kavanagh
What can be found in Buenos Aires?
The world's widest street
Buenos Aires was founded anew in 1580. Who was it that founded the city back then?
Juan de Garay
In which century did the development of Buenos Aires as an important port city begin to take place?
1700's
Which central district of Buenos Aires, with fashionable restaurants and office buildings, do you see in the picture?
Puerto Madero
Where in Argentina is Buenos Aires located?
The East Coast
What year was the AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires?
1994
What will you find in Plaza de Mayo?
The presidential administration
What year did Buenos Aires become the capital of Argentina?
1880
Which building, found in Buenos Aires, can be seen in the picture?
National Congress of Argentina
What is the name of the slang that has evolved since 1900, and is mainly used by the working class in Buenos Aires?
Lunfardo
What is the name of the Swedish-Argentine architect who designed one building for the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires?
Henrik Åberg
What was the name of the Spaniard who founded the city of Buenos Aires in 1536?
Pedro de Mendoza
The office building of the Argentinian President is located at the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires. What is the name of the office building?
Casa Rosada
What is the name of the buses in Buenos Aires, that are usually packed with passengers?
Colectivos
What is Ville Freud?
A psychoanalytic district
What kind of dance and music genre first saw the light of day in the dock districts of Buenos Aires and Montevideo?
Tango
Buenos Aires is, among other things, known for its many Nobel Prize winners. What category did Carlos Saavedra Lamas win?
The Nobel Peace Prize
Pasta is wildly popular in Buenos Aires. Which dish is traditionally eaten on the 29th of each month?
Gnocchi
What is the name of the famous opera house in Buenos Aires?
Teatro Colón
El Cabildo, as seen in the picture, is Buenos Aires' old City Hall. Where in the city is the building located?
Plaza de Mayo
What is shown in the picture, which is related to Buenos Aires?
The City Arms
Tango is extremely popular in Buenos Aires. How is it believed that the dance originated and became popular?
Men who danced at the "Bordellos"
Which well-known South American writer was born in Buenos Aires?
Jorge Luis Borges
What is the name of the attraction in the picture?
Casa Rosada
What are the inhabitants of Buenos Aires called?
Porteños
Which Argentinian football star was born in the slum area of "Villa Fiorito" in Buenos Aires?
Diego Maradona
Roughly, what does "Buenos Aires" mean?
The good air
You are in Buenos Aires and see the couple in the picture dancing. What dance are they most likely doing?
Tango
What kind of neighbourhood can you find in the "Belgrano" area of Buenos Aires?
Chinese
During the massive immigration to Buenos Aires in the 1900s, the most immigrants came from which two countries?
Italy and Spain
Who will you usually find in the building Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires?
The president
In 1806 Buenos Aires was occupied by which country's troops?
Great Britain
Buenos Aires is a popular filming location for movies. Which of these movies was NOT shot in Buenos Aires?
10,000 BC
What is the name of the river that is located in Buenos Aires and flows into the Atlantic between Argentina and Uruguay?
Rio de la Plata
Which of the following is a nickname for the city of Buenos Aires?
Paris of South America
Bernardo Alberto Houssay came from Buenos Aires and received the Nobel Prize in 1947. In which category?
Medicine
Restaurants where the food is cooked over an open fire are popular in Buenos Aires. What do you call these restaurants?
Parrilla
With what Argentine president did 70 year long period stability, civil governments and economic growth start?
Bartolomé Mitre
The name "Argentina" can be traced a long way back. In which century was it used as a country name for the first time?
1500's
Which large Argentine town is located just 110 km southeast of Cerro Aconcagua?
Mendoza
What's the name of Argentina's southernmost mainland?
Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire)
Which of these languages can NOT be considered as a main language in Argentina?
Portuguese
What language is referred to when you say "Argentine Spanish"?
Lunfardo
What did Pope Francis formerly work as?
Doorman
How many Presidents did Argentina have during 10 days in 2001?
5
How high is Mt. Aconcagua?
6,962 m
What is Argentina's second largest city?
Cordoba
In the northern part of Argentina, there are hot, semi arid, areas of forest. What are these areas called?
Gran Chaco
What is the name of Argentina's football legend?
Diego Maradona
What was the name of the currency of Argentina before the peso was introduced?
Austral
What is the name of the Argentinian midfielder who is nicknamed "The Clown"?
Pablo Aimar
The world's highest volcano is found between Argentina and...?
Chile
Paraguay lost a large proportion of its population in the war against Argentina during the second half of the 19th century. Approximately how large?
60%
What sport do we associate with the Argentine Gabriela Sabatini?
Tennis
What is the name of the mountain chain in the picture, which runs through, among others, Argentina?
The Andes
How many people are estimated to have disappeared in Argentina between 1974 and 1983?
15,000-30,000
What year did Argentina's struggle for independence begin?
1810
What was Argentina until 1816?
Spanish colony
The excesses against the indigenous peoples of Argentina during the 1800's are also known as what?
Desert Campaign
What is the nine-banded armadillo?
An animal
What's the name of the highest motorable mountain pass in the world? It is located in Argentina.
Abra del Acay
Which famous tourist resort in Neuquén is popular for canoeing, hiking and fishing?
San Martin de los Andes
What is the name of the attraction in the picture, which happens to be one of Argentina's most popular?
The Iguazu Falls
What nickname does the famous football player Lionel Messi have?
La Pulga
Who designed the flag of Argentina?
Manuel Belgrano
Which animal spends its winters in Argentina?
Southern right whale
What did Eleanor Roosevelt say when she visited Iguazu falls?
Poor Niagara!
What is Guarani?
A language
Argentina's flag has a yellow sun in the centre. Which are the two other colours that are featured on the flag?
White and blue
Which of the following is a desert in Argentina?
Patagonian
What is Argentina's national sport?
Pato
In which year was Argentina's capital city, Buenos Aires, founded?
1536
How many vineyards are there in Argentina?
1,800
When did divorce become legal in Argentina?
1987
What dance style was invented in Argentina?
Tango
Martha Argerich, seen in the picture, is a famous Argentine. What is she famous for?
Pianist
The instrument in the picture is important to the characteristic sound of tango. What is it called?
Bandoneon
The Rio de la Plata marks the border between Argentina and one of its neighbours. Which one?
Uruguay
The Rio de la Plata marks part of the border between Argentina and one of its neighbours. Which one?
Uruguay
When do children start primary school in Argentina?
6 years
What city in Argentina is generally regarded as the southernmost city in the world?
Ushuaia
How many provinces does Argentina have?
23
What is Argentina's most important harbour city?
Buenos Aires
What percentage of Argentina's population lives in the capital?
3%
In Argentina, you will find the southernmost city in the world. What is its name?
Ushuaia
Which body of water borders Argentina to the east?
The Atlantic Ocean
Who's the "Commander-in-chief" of the Argentine Armed Forces?
The president
Argentina is divided into provinces. How many are there?
23
Which of the following people was a Marxist revolutionary, physician, politician and guerrilla leader from Argentina?
Che Guevara
Which of these authors is not from Argentina?
Pablo Neruda
Which of the following countries is NOT located next to Argentina?
Colombia
How many public holidays does Argentina have?
19
Which province is NOT found in Argentina?
Yala
Which alternative is true about the areas of "San Juan" and "Mendoza" in the Andes?
A lot of earthquakes
What is "Ojos del Salado"?
A volcano
Who was Hippolyte Bouchard?
Pirate
What is a "milonga"?
Tango dance party
Approximately how many people live in Argentina? (2024)
46 million
What is Argentina's longest river called?
Parana River
What is the Argentine lake duck known for?
Its large genitals
South of Argentina, there is a passage named after a historic explorer. Who?
Drake
The flower in the picture is very common in Argentina. What is it called?
Water lily
What is "Pampero"?
A gust of cold polar air
When did Juan Péron win the Argentine presidential elections for the first time?
1946
Polo is a popular sport in Argentina. How many players from each team are allowed on the pitch?
4
What do the Argentines call "the Falkland Islands"?
Las Islas Malvinas
Which animal migrates to the coast of Argentina in winter and is also a very popular tourist attraction?
Southern right whale
What is it that political parties have in Argentina?
Their own beer
What is included in a typical Argentine "asado"?
Different kinds of meat
Which of the following is NOT a typical Argentinian dish?
Bunny Chow
Approximately how many soldiers are in Argentina's standing army?
44,000
What is "pato"?
Sport
What years did Argentina win the World Cup in football?
1978 and 1986
What is the average life expectancy in Argentina?
74 years
What was Argentina until 1816?
Spanish colony
What was discovered in Argentina in 1987 that became an important find in paleontology?
Argentinosaurus
What sport do we associate with the Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio?
Racing
What beer is produced in Argentina?
Murray's IPA
How do people greet each other in Argentina?
With a kiss on the cheek
Which of these tennis stars was NOT born in Argentina?
Andre Agassi
In which Argentine Province is the city of Rosario located?
Santa Fe
For over a century, Argentina has sought sovereignty over a British foreign territory. Which?
The Falklands
For over a century, Argentina has sought sovereignty over a British overseas territory. Which one?
The Falkland Island
Which famously chilly national park can be found in Argentina?
Los Glaciares
Which country invented the Argentine instrument Bandoneon?
Germany
What was the name of the General who took power in Argentina in 1976?
Jorge Rafael Videla
What is the name of Argentina's (and also South America's) tallest mountain?
Aconcagua
Who was José de San Martin?
Military hero
Which is Argentina's lowest point?
Laguna del Carbón
Where does Argentina rank in the list of the world's largest countries by landmass?
Ninth
Which Pope is from Argentina?
Pope Francis
How many countries border Argentina?
5
Who is Evita Perón?
The first lady
Why did the then president of Argentina lose power in 1976?
She was overthrown by a military coup
In what year was Argentina restored to democracy?
1983
What caused the Argentine people to dislike Raúl Alfonsín and his government?
Hyperinflation
Which mountain range marks the border between Argentina and Chile?
The Andes
Approximately how large is the population of Argentina? (2024)
46 million inhabitants
Argentina produces a lot of wine, but which grape is mostly used to make it?
Malbec
What is the name of the river that runs between Argentina and Paraguay?
Rio Paraná
What was the Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara's profession?
Medical Doctor
Pampas is a grassland region that covers a large area in Argentina, and also spreads into Uruguay and Brazil. Which statement about it is correct?
Fertile lowlands
What is the name of the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
Who was Juan Péron?
President
What is a "bandoneon"?
An accordion
Argentina has an autonomous city. Which city is it?
Buenos Aires
Over 90% of Argentina's population belongs to which religion?
The Roman Catholic Church
Which of the following is true about howler monkeys?
Loudest animal in the Western Hemisphere
Which sector gives Argentina most of its export revenues?
Agriculture and cattle-raising
Argentina is subdivided into administrative divisions. What are they called?
Provinces
Argentina is derived from the Latin word "argentum". What does it mean?
Silver
The man in the picture is in Salinas Grandes in Argentina. What is he standing on?
Salt
During which years did the military last rule Argentina?
1976-1983
Which of the following regions is in Argentina?
Pampas
Which animal is involved in Argentina's national sport?
Horse
What is the name of Argentina's most popular card game?
Truco
Which city is famous for its waterfalls?
Puerto Iguazú
When did marriage between people of the same sex become legal in Argentina?
2010
Which profession did Alfredo Di Stéfano from Argentina have?
Football player
What is the official language of Argentina?
Spanish
How many geographical regions is Argentina divided into?
6
What is an "asado"?
A technique for cooking
90% of Argentina's population is...
Catholic
Which countries won the "War of the Triple Alliance"?
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
Who directed the Argentine movie "The Official Story" (La Historia Oficial)?
Luis Puenzo
Which of the following is an Argentine national drink?
Mate
What did Diego Maradona's fans create?
A religion
In Argentina, who wears a kind of pants called "Bombachas"?
Cowboys
Which special feast is celebrated in Argentina?
Friendship Day
According to tradition, this pasta is eaten on the 29th of each month. What kind of pasta is it?
Gnocchi
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was Argentina's first female elected...
President
How old was Argentina's First Lady, Evita Péron, when she died?
33
What did Carlos Menem do to turnaround Argentina's economy?
He set a one-to-one fixed exchange rate between the peso and the US dollar
How did the First Lady of Argentina, Eva Péron, die?
From cancer
Argentina's economic depression slowly began to recess in 2002, what was the reason?
Increased exports and tourism
Approximately how many Italian decedents live in Argentina?
25 million
How many World Cup Gold medals did the popular Argentinian football player Maradona win?
1
Which Argentine is shown in this picture?
Eva Péron
What is the name of Argentina's patron saint?
Lady of Luján
In what chain of mountains, can you find the town of "San Carlos de Bariloche"?
Andes
In which province in Argentina can you find "Iguazú national park"?
Misiones
What's the name of the war that Argentina fought from 1864-1870 along with Brazil and Uruguay?
War of the Triple Alliance
What is the name of the Argentine who made the very first cartoon movie?
Quirino Cristiani
What do you call the Argentine "cowboys"?
Gauchos
Who are "desaparecidos"?
People who have been kidnapped
Which of the following is the national sport of Argentina?
Pato
Maximiliano Guerra and Julio Bocca are two famous people from Buenos Aires. What made them famous?
Dance
Which famous revolutionary was born in Argentina?
Che Guevara
What colors are on the flag of Argentina?
Light blue and white
Argentina was the first country to start using what?
Fingerprints
After losing which war in 1982, did the military junta of Argentina eventually lose power?
The Falklands War
Which country is NOT next to Argentina?
Colombia
How many national parks are there in Argentina as of 2024?
41
Isabel Perón took over from her husband as the leader of Argentina in 1974. What was her husband's name?
Juan Perón
What is Argentina's national drink?
Mate
What is the name of the 290 kilometer stretch of water between Uruguay and Argentina?
River Plate
Pastries stuffed with minced meat are popular in Argentina. What are they called?
Empanadas
What was the name of the infamous concentration camp that was used during the military dictatorship of Argentina?
ESMA
What is the name of the autonomous city in Argentina?
Buenos Aires
Which of the following is a famous writer from Argentina?
Jorge Luis Borges
What currency is used in Argentina?
Peso
What percentage of seats in Argentina's national parliament are held by women as of February 2024?
42%
How often are presidential elections held in Argentina?
Every four years
What country besides Argentina took part in the Falklands war?
Great Britain
What was Che Guevara's real name?
Ernesto Guevara de la Serna
The three neighbouring countries Argentina, Brazil and Chile are sometimes called something else. What is it?
ABC countries
If you order "dulce de leche" what do you get?
Caramel sauce
Which of the following is a mountain situated in Argentina?
Aconcagua
What is "chimichurri"?
Green salsa
What was the name of the Argentine President perhaps best known for his marriage to Evita?
Juan Peron
In 1969 in Argentina, Gabriel Batistuta was born, a man who later became a famous...
Soccer player
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