ARGENTINA

Conventional long form: Argentine Republic

Local long form: República Argentina

Local short form: Argentina

Population: 41,769,726 (2011 estimate)

Median age: 30.5 years

Age structure: (2011 estimates)0–14 years: 25.4%15–64 years: 63.6%65 years and over: 11.0%

GDP per capita (PPP): $14,700 (2010 estimated in US dollars)

Suffrage: 18 years old; universal and compulsory

Legal drinking age: 18 years old

Advertising Note

As in most countries, the most popular advertisements in Argentina often use humor, children, or animals—or any combination of the three. However, advertisements that highlight both the intellect and the artistry of Argentineans are very well received, even if they are for a beverage. The soft drink H2O developed a commercial ...

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