Argentina is located in South America between the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The country has diverse landscapes ranging from deserts to jungles to glacial regions. Argentina has 24 provinces and its capital and largest city is Buenos Aires. The official language is Spanish and the culture is influenced by European immigrants from Spain, Italy, France and Germany. Common cultural elements include tango dancing, asado barbecues, and mate tea. The wine region of Mendoza produces internationally renowned wines and attracts many tourists.