Argentines
Argentines are people from Argentina, a country in South America. The term covers citizens and those of Argentine nationality, including those of Argentine descent living abroad. Argentina’s population is diverse, reflecting major European immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries—especially from Italy and Spain—alongside Indigenous peoples and Afrodescendants, which together shape the country’s cultural heritage.
The predominant language is Spanish, though several Indigenous languages such as Quechua and Guarani are spoken
Geographically, Argentines are concentrated in urban areas, particularly Greater Buenos Aires. The interior encompasses regions such
Culture and identity in Argentina include tango, literature, cinema, and a strong tradition of football (soccer).
Historically, Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816 and experienced substantial European immigration, economic fluctuations, and