Argentina's national dish is beef, especially in milanesas. Soccer is the most popular sport, and Argentina has won two World Cups. Clothing is similar to styles worn by Australian farmers, such as ponchos and pants tucked into boots. Tango originated in Buenos Aires and is Argentina's most famous musical genre. Spanish is the official language, though Italian and German are also commonly spoken. Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city, known for its landmarks in Plaza de Mayo like Casa Rosada.

1. Argentina

2. FoodNational dish is beefArgentine pizza has less dough than Italian pizzaStrong resemblance to Spanish, French, and Italian foodMost common dish is Milanesa, a lightly breaded cut of beef

3. SportsMost popular sport is soccer

4. Other popular sports are car-racing and rugby

5. National soccer team has won two World Cups in 1978 and 1986

6. Most famous soccer players are Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi

7. Manu Ginobili is one of six Argentinian players in the NBAMessi and Maradona

8. ClothesSimilar to the clothing of AustraliaFarmers usually wear a hat, a poncho, and pants tucked into bootsGaucho is the name for the style of clothing Argentinian farmers wear

9. CelebritiesSports figures from Argentina include Manu Ginobili (basketball), Carlos Delfino (basketball), Lionel Messi (soccer), and Luis Scola (basketball).

10. Argentine models include AgustinaQuinteros and Cecilia Benelli

11. Quinteros won Miss Argentina in 2008Agustina Quinteros

12. MusicMostly known for its tango

13. Tango was developed in Buenos Aires

14. Tango was formerly called milonga, which became popular around 1900