The Argentina physical map shows landform and geography of Argentina. This geographical map of Argentina will allow you to discover physical features of Argentina in South America. The Argentina physical map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Argentina varied geography can be grouped into four major regions: the Andes, the North, the Pampas, and Patagonia. The Andean region extends some 2,300 miles (3,700 km) along the western edge of the country from Bolivia to southern Patagonia, forming most of the natural boundary with Chile as you can see in Argentina physical map. It is commonly subdivided into two parts: the Northwest and the Patagonian Andes, the latter of which is discussed below under Patagonia. The North is commonly described in terms of its two main divisions: the Gran Chaco, or Chaco, comprising the dry lowlands between the Andes and the Paraná River; and Mesopotamia, an area between the Paraná and Uruguay rivers.

The centrally located plains, or Pampas, are grasslands subdivided into arid western and more humid eastern parts called, respectively, the Dry Pampa and the Humid Pampa. Patagonia is the cold, parched, windy region that extends some 1,200 miles (1,900 km) south of the Pampas, from the Colorado River to Tierra del Fuego as its shown in Argentina physical map. Argentina tributaries of this system are the Iguazú (Iguaçu), Pilcomayo, Bermejo, Salado, and Carcarañá. Just above its confluence with the Alto Paraná, the Iguazú River plunges over the escarpment of the Brazilian massif, creating Iguazú Falls—one of the world most spectacular natural attractions.

The many and diverse landforms of Argentina make the country one of the world most interesting landscapes. From mountains to volcanoes and canyons to bays, there are a wealth of stunning landforms throughout Argentina. Anyone planning a visit to Argentina should be familiar with at least a few of the country’s most unique landforms. Argentina has no shortage of breathtaking landforms as its mentioned in Argentina physical map. Adventurous travellers will find a whole host of wondrous landscape waiting to be explored. The country is made up of five key geographical regions, and each has many stunning landforms to behold.

Argentina topographic map shows the physical features of Argentina. This topographical map of Argentina will allow you to discover landforms and geographical of Argentina in South America. The Argentina topographic map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Cuba spectacular natural beauty has earned it the name Pearl of the Antilles. The coastline is marked by bays, reefs, keys, and islets as you can see in Argentina topographic map. Along the southern coast are long stretches of lowlands and swamps, including the great Zapata Swamp (Ciénaga de Zapata). Slightly more than half the island consists of flat or rolling terrain, and the remainder is hilly or mountainous, with mountains covering about a quarter of its total area. In general, eastern Cuba is dominated by the Sierra Maestra, culminating in Pico Real del Turquino (2,005 m/6,578 ft); around Camagüey are rolling plains and low mountains; central Cuba contains the Trinidad (Escambray) Mountains in addition to flat or rolling land; and the west is dominated by the Sierra de los Órganos. The largest river, the Cauto, flows westward for 249 km (155 mi) north of the Sierra Maestra but is little used for commercial navigation purposes.

Except for the mountainous western area, Argentina is for the most part a lowland country. It is divided into four topographical regions: the Andean region, Patagonia, the subtropical plain of the north, and the pampas. The Andean region, almost 30% of the country, runs from the high plateau of the Bolivian border southward into western Argentina. Patagonia comprises all the area from the Río Negro to the southern extremity of the continent, or about 777,000 sq km (300,000 sq mi). Rising from a narrow coastal plain, it extends westward in a series of plateaus. In most places, the altitude range is 90–490 m (300–1,600 ft), although it may rise to 1,500 m (5,000 ft). Patagonia is a semiarid, sparsely populated region. It includes the barren island of Tierra del Fuego, part of which belongs to Chile. A portion of the Gran Chaco, covering the area between the Andean piedmont and the Paraná River, consists of an immense lowland plain, rain forests, and swampland, little of which is habitable.

The most characteristic feature of Argentine topography, however, is the huge expanse of lush, well-watered level plains known as the pampas. Stretching from the east coast estuary, Río de la Plata, the pampas spread in a semicircle from the Buenos Aires area to the foothills of the Andes, to the Chaco, and to Patagonia, forming the heartland of Argentina, the source of its greatest wealth, and the home of 80% of its people. The major Argentine rivers, which originate in the Andean west or the forested north, flow eastward into the Atlantic Ocean as its shown in Argentina topographic map. The Paraná, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Alto Paraná rivers all flow into the Río de la Plata, which reaches a maximum width at its mouth of 222 km (138 mi), between Uruguay and Argentina.

The Argentina elevation map shows the different altitudes of Argentina. This altitude map of Argentina will allow you to know where are the highest and lowest regions of Argentina in South America. The Argentina elevation map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The extreme points of the country are those that are furthest north, east, south, and west than any other points in the country, in addition to those of the highest and lowest elevations. Most of these points are undisputed and lie entirely within the borders of the country as you can see in Argentina elevation map. However Argentina lays claims to the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands which are under the administration of United Kingdom. The islands were claimed by James Cook for the United Kingdom in 1775 and were annexed in 1908. Argentine claim to the islands began in 1927, and culminated with the Falkland war of 1982 of which it lost to the British and the islands have since been administered by the United Kingdom. Argentina and Britain have also disputed over the Falkland Island of the United Kingdom has held sovereignty over since 1833. Various peace resolutions and talks have been tried over the course of the years but have failed to bear any fruits.

The highest elevation in Argentina is Aconcagua in the province of Mendoza at 22,838 feet above the sea level as its shown in Argentina elevation map. It is located in the Andes Mountain Range in the Mendoza Province. Its summit is 5 kilometers from San Juan Province and 15 kilometers from the border with Chile. The mountain and its surrounding form part of the Aconcagua National Park. The history of the mountain is divided into three basic periods Jurassic Period, Mesozoic Sequence, and Cenozoic Era. Aconcagua is the highest non-technical mountain in the world for climbers. However, despite the easy climbing, the effects of altitude are adverse with altitude sickness affecting most climbers. The mountain and the surrounding area is home to diverse flora and fauna species. As such, it is listed as a protected area.

Argentina lowest elevation is the Laguna del Carbon in Santa Cruz Province with an elevation of -344 feet below sea level as its mentioned in Argentina elevation map. This endorheic salt lake is at the Santa Cruz Province in Argentina. This is at the Gran Bajo de San Julian (Great San Julian Depression). It is 54 km off Puerto San Julian. The waters of the lake are very clear and pure. Standing on the shore, the waters offer a nice complement to the brown rugged mountains. During the afternoon, the resplendent blue skies will be apparent. The maximum length of the lake is 5 km (3.1 mi). its width varies; at its widest it is 2 km (1.2 mi). The surface area is 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi), while the surface elevation is -105 m (-344.5 ft).

The rivers in Argentina map shows the principal rivers with their names of Argentina. The rivers map of Argentina will allow you to find the main rivers which flow in and through Argentina in South America. The Argentina rivers map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The Parana River the longest river to pass through Argentina, and also flows through Brazil and Paraguay. It flows a total of 3,030 miles. The name Parana came from a phrase, “para rehe onava”, which can be loosely translated to mean “like the sea.” It originated from the Tupi ethnic group which believed that the river was as big as the sea. The general flow of the river is from North to South and starts from Brazil, through Paraguay, into Argentina and finally empties into the Atlantic Ocean as you can see in Argentina rivers map. The river has a large drainage basin which includes the entire Paraguay, large parts of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Bolivia. A large proportion of the river is navigable and links inland cities in Argentina and Paraguay to the Atlantic. However, large HEP dams have been constructed and have blocked the usage of the river by the upward cities as a link to the Ocean. The high population of fish in Parana provides a means of income and food to local communities living along its bank.

The Paraguay River has its origins in Paraguay and flows from there into Brazil and Argentina before finally emptying into the Parana River in Argentina. The river flows for a total length of 1,621 miles up to the point where it joins the Parana River as its shown in Argentina rivers map. Paraguay River has no single dams, unlike other major rivers, making it navigable for long distances and has the second largest navigable length in the continent after the Amazon. The primary use of the river is fishing and agriculture. It experiences seasonal floods which s force thousands of residents to seek temporary shelters until the floods recede. The fauna includes over 350 species of fish species of which 80 of them are endemic. The Uruguay River originates from Serra do Mar in Brazil where the River Canoas and River Pelotas join, and flows a distance from there to empty its waters at Rio de la Plata. The Uruguay River forms a submerged canyon which is over 300 feet in depth below the river channel.

The Iguazu River is one of the major tributaries of the Parana River, and flows through Brazil into Argentina to cover a total distance of 820 miles. The river has a drainage basin of 62,000 square miles and has its source in the Serra da Baitaca State Park as its mentioned in Argentina rivers map. The river contains about 100 species of fish which are native and many more have been spotted. In 2000, an oil refinery located in Curitiba City reported that an accidental oil spill of more than a million gallons of crude oil had flown into the river. Other major rivers in Argentina include the Salado River which is 715 miles long, the Pilcomayo River which flows through Bolivia and Paraguay and is 684 miles long, the Bermoja which is 659 miles long, and the Colorado River which is 505 miles long.

The mountains in Argentina map shows the principal mountains with their names in Argentina. The mountains map of Argentina will allow you to find the main mountains ranges and highest mountains of Argentina in South America. The Argentina mountains map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world, running 4,500 miles from north to south along the west coast of South America. It begins on the southern tip of Chile and passes through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and Venezuela as you can see in Argentina mountains map. Outside of the Himalayas, the Andes have some of the highest peaks in the world, its height averaging 13,000 feet above sea level and its highest, Aconcagua at 22,841 feet. Composed of mountain ranges or cordilleras, the Andes have some of the most spectacular scenery in Latin America and are a wonderland for many outdoor activities. Because of the extreme variation in altitude in the rugged terrain, there are many different climate zones.

Ojos del Salado is a stratovolcano on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is the world highest active volcano at an elevation of 22,615 feet above the sea level. It is also the highest mountain in Chile and the second highest in Argentina. Ojos del Salado experiences dry conditions due to its location near the Atacama Desert as its shown in Argentina mountains map. Despite the dry condition, the mountain has a crater lake of about 100 meter in diameter at an elevation of 20,960 feet. The crater lake is possibly the highest of its kind in the world. The name of the mountain translates to “Eyes of the Salty One” because of the salt deposits that appear similar to eyes on the glaciers. The most recent volcanic activity on Ojos del Salado took place 1,300 years ago. It has two summits, one in Argentina and the other in Chile, with the borderline between the two countries running between the two summits.

Monte Pissis is the third highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere at an elevation of 22,293 feet. It is an extinct volcano located north of Aconcagua in La Rioja Province. The mountain was named after a French geologist, Pedro Jose Amedeo Pissis. Monte Pissis also has dry conditions due to its location in the Atacama Desert as its mentioned in Argentina mountains map. Its peak is the most glaciated in the desert, but the glacier is smaller compared to the size of the mountain. The mountain received little attention because it was very tall and remote. However, the opening of the mining in the area has opened it to more tourists who also visit the Atacama Desert. Monte Pissis was first climbed in 1985. Other famously high mountains in Argentina include Cerro Bonete, Llullaillaco, Mercedario, Incahuasi, Tupungato, Reclus, and Antofalla. These mountains are famous as hiking and sight-seeing spots for tourist. They are also habitats for diverse flora and fauna.

The Argentina climate map shows average temperature and climate zones of Argentina. This climate map of Argentina will allow you to know weather, average precipitation, average sunshine and different climates of Argentina in South America. The Argentina climate map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Stretched over 3,700 kilometers (2,300 miles) from north to south, Argentina has a diverse range of climates, spanning from the almost tropical climate of the north, to the temperate climate of Buenos Aires and the Pampas, to the cold and windy climate of Patagonia, and finally to the subpolar climate of Tierra del Fuego as you can see in Argentina climate map. Moreover, there is the cold mountainous climate of the Andes, arid in the northern and central part, and cold and snowy in the south. Rainfall is abundant in the north-east, while snowfalls are frequent in the extreme south. In the south-central, in the Pampas and in Patagonia, there is a vast arid area. Being that it is located in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons in Argentina are reversed in comparison with North America or Europe.

The humid temperate climate area, which is located to the south of the Gran Chaco, and includes the estuary of the Rio de la Plata River, the climate is temperate, with mild winters and hot summers. Here the rainfall ranges from 500 to 1,200 mm (20 and 47 in) per year. Summer is moderately rainy everywhere because of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, while winter is rainy in the eastern part and drier in the western one. It follows that the rainiest part, the one with no dry season, is the eastern one, towards the sea and the border with Uruguay as its shown in Argentina climate map. In the southernmost part of Patagonia and in Tierra del Fuego, the climate is cold oceanic, that is, with average temperatures close to freezing in winter and around 10 °C (50 °F) in summer (or even subpolar where the average in summer drops below this value, as happens in the Isla de los Estados). Precipitation, which at this latitude often occurs in the form of snow, is higher than in the arid zone, both because at this latitude the Andes in the west are definitely low (therefore the humid currents from the Pacific Ocean can penetrate inland) and because this region can be affected by cold and wet winds from the nearby Antarctic Ocean.

The arid climate area, encompassing the western and arid part of the Pampa (above the dashed line) and most of Patagonia (south of the dashed line), the climate is arid, semi-arid or desert as its mentioned in Argentina climate map. This happens both because of the distance from the sea and because of the Andean chain, which blocks humid winds coming from the Pacific (the southern part the Atlantic coast is arid as well because at these latitudes the westerlies prevail, and also because in the sea a cold current flows, which reduces evaporation). Clearly, the temperatures vary with latitude, but some features remain similar: the temperature range between night and day is usually considerable (particularly in areas distant from the sea); the wind, either cold or hot, can sweep the vast plains, and it's also capable of causing dust storms; temperature variations can be considerable; the sun frequently shines in summer, while in the coldest period, from May to September, the sky can be cloudy.