| ARGENTINA |
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Map location
| Countrywide Info |
Universal Time Zone
(+/- GMT, CET, UTC) |
-3
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| International Country Code |
54
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| IDD International Prefix |
0
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| NDD National Prefix |
0
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Country Currency
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Peso (P) = 100 centavos. Notes in denominations of P100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2.
Coins are in denominations of P1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.
Major credit cards and US$ generally accepted.
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Currency Restrictions |
The import and export of both local and foreign currency is unlimited.
Gold must be declared.
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Public Holidays Observed |
New Year’s Day – 1 January
Veterans’ Day (Malvinas) – 2 April
Good Friday
Labour Day – 1 May
National Day (Anniversary of the 1810 Revolution) – 25 May
National Flag Day (Belgrano Day) – June
National Independence Day – 9 July
San Martín Day (Anniversary of the Death of General José de San Martín) – August
Columbus Day – October
Immaculate Conception Day – 8 December
Christmas Day – 25 December
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Main Religions |
Mainly Roman Catholic, but other religions include Protestant, Jewish, Ukrainian Catholic and Armenian Orthodox.
There is complete religious freedom
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Languages Spoken |
Spanish, English is widely spoken with some French and German
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Customs Allowance
and Regulations |
Prohibited imports: plants, vegetables, fruits and perishable food. Explosives, inflammable items, narcotics and pornographic material are also forbidden.
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Health Information |
Rabies is present; Hepatitis A and Intestinal Parasitosis are widespread and there is some risk of Viral Hepatitis, Anthrax and Celiac diseases.
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