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- 1. Argentina By Amanda Haikal
2. Location
- Argentina is located in the south of South America. It is close by the Atlantic Ocean.
3. Government
- The government in Argentina is Republic. It is all runnedby the President. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, became the first female to become President of Argentina.
4. Religion
- Most Argentines are Roman Catholic. About 11.3% are religiously indifferent, and 2% are Protestant.
5. Population
- There are approximately 36 million Argentines that live in Argentina. About 95% of them are white.
6. History
- The Spanish migrated to Argentina about 30,000 years ago.
- Argentina was first found by European navigators. But in 1515, Spanish navigator, Juan Diaz de Solis started to colonize the area.
7. Tourist Attractions
- Buenos Aires gets mostly all of the tourists, because of its beautiful scenery, and night life.
- Also, the IguazaFalls, and the Quebradade Humahuacawhich was used often as transportation for the ancient empires.
8. Natural Resources
- Lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, and uranium, are all of Argentinas natural resources.
9. School
- When you are between the ages of six to fourteen, you are supposed to be in school, it is the law.
- The percentage of people completing and attending school is 3.2%.
10. Currency
- Argentinas currency is called, Argentine Peso.
11. Food
- Beef is the national dish of Argentina.
- A favorite main course is parrillada , which is a mixed grill with steak, and beef.
- Argentina is also South Americas largest producer of honey, which makes its way into many Argentine desserts.
12. Bibliography
- "Argentina Tourist Attractions." World Travel Guide - Tours, Flights, Hotels . Web. 11 Oct. 2010. .
- "Argentina Travel Information and Travel Guide - Lonely Planet." Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information . 2010. Web. 11 Oct. 2010. .
- Decree , By. "Argentina." U.S. Department of State . 16 Sept. 2010. Web. 11 Oct. 2010. .