Argentina

 

Why in News?

India and Argentina held the Fourth Meeting of the India–Argentina Joint Trade Committee in Buenos Aires in August 2026.

Geography

  • Capital: Buenos Aires
  • Located in southern South America.
  • Borders:
    • Chile
    • Bolivia
    • Paraguay
    • Brazil
    • Uruguay
  • Atlantic Ocean to the east.

Important Physical Features

  • Andes along western border
  • Pampas grasslands in central Argentina
  • Patagonia in the south
  • Part of the Lithium Triangle

Economic Importance

Major resources:

  • Lithium
  • Natural gas
  • Oil
  • Agricultural products
  • Beef
  • Soybeans

India–Argentina Relations

Areas of importance:

  • Agriculture
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Mining
  • Lithium
  • Energy
  • Trade

Prelims

Argentina → Pampas + Andes + Patagonia + Lithium Triangle.