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Speaks Spanish
Portuguese is Brazil's official language.
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Has the 'gaucho' tradition
The gaucho tradition is common among Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
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Fought as part of the Triple Alliance in the Paraguayan War
Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay fought against Paraguay in the Paraguayan War, deadliest and bloodiest inter-state war in Latin America's history.
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Won the World Cup 5 times
Argentina won the World Cup 3 times (1978, 1986, and 2022), while Brazil has won 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002).
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The capital city of the country starts with the letter B
Brasília and Buenos Aires.
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Has a break after lunch for a nap (siesta), commonly observed in rural areas
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Has a 'very high' Human Development Index (HDI)
Argentinian HDI is 'very high' and Brazilian is 'high'.
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Is a founding member of the United Nations
9.
Has more than 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Argentina has 11 World Heritage Sites, while Brazil has 22.
10.
Has a currency called Real
The Brazilian currency is the Real, while the Argentinian currency is the Peso.
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Consumes more than 80kg/year of meat per capita
In 2018, according to Forbes, Argentina consumed 88.7kg per capita; Brazil consumed 78.6kg per capita.
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Borders with more than 5 countries
Argentina borders 5 countries, Brazil borders 10.
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Is among the top 2 wine producers in South America
Argentina ranks as the number 2 wine producer in South America, just behind Chile. Brazil ranks 3rd.
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The main country of its imports is China
According to OEC and IndexMundi, the top import origin for Brazil is China, while Argentina lists Brazil as its top import origin.
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Is one of the top 3 biggest producers of soybeans in the world
Brazil and the USA exchange positions as the number 1 and 2 soybean producers, while Argentina maintains its position in 3rd place.
We don't call it a siesta, but it's very common, at least in my state.