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Argentina
By:
Frederick Smith
Did You Know?
Argentina has dropped 13 zeroes off
their currency since 1970, a factor of ten
trillion.
Where is Argentina and what does it look like?
Argentina located in southern South America (or Southern
Cone). Bordered by the Andes in the west and the South
Atlantic Ocean to the east, neighboring countries are Chile to
the west, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, and Brazil and
Uruguay to the northeast.
Terrain: rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to
rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along
western border
Map
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Culture of Argentina
Argentine culture has been largely influenced by Italian, Spanish and other
European immigration, although there are lesser elements of Amerindian and
African influences, particularly in the fields of music and art.
The official national sport of Argentina is pato.Pato is a game played on horseback
that combines elements from polo and basketball.
Argentines enjoy a wide variety of Indigenous and
Criollo creations, which include empanadas (a
stuffed pastry), locro (a mixture of corn, beans,
meat, bacon, onion, and gourd), humitas, and
yerba mate,
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Argentine painters and sculptors have a rich history, dating from both before and
since the development of modern Argentina in the second half of the 19th century.
Tango, the music and lyrics (often sung in a form of slang called lunfardo), is
Argentina's musical symbol. The Milonga dance was a predecessor, slowly
evolving into modern tango.
IMAGES OF PEOPLE AND CITIES
Factors Of Production
Tourism is popular in Argentina they welcome massive amounts
of travellers.
Argentina boasts of large petroleum,gas and uranium
reserves.Argentina is famous for its agricultural production.
Argentina has 215,434 kilometers of roads,including 734
kilometers of expressways or highways.
Argentina has 10,950 kilometers navigable waterways.
Popular Tourist Attractions
Teatro Colon Buenos Aires
La Bombonera
Buenos Aires House of Culture
LABOR
Most Argentinians work in the service sector,the oil and gas
industry,mining,shipbuilding,and automotive industries.
Education is highly valued in Argentinian society, it is believed that a national
education promotes unity.
Argentina’s unemployment rate is of 7.5%
Back then Argentina was an agricultural nation now only 10% work agriculture.
Type of Economy
Argentina has a free-market economy heavily based on agriculture and agricultural
exports.
Argentina has a president that is the head state of Argentina.
In Argentina a person may be reelected again after serving for two terms.
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is the current president of Argentina.
Economic Measurements
The Gdp of Argentina is 609.9 billion.
The Gnp of Argentina is 703.3 billion
Inflation rate 14.30 percent.
Consumer Price Index is 126.88
Business Cycle
Argentina
is in currently in a recession period with a GDP of
2.3% from a 1.1%, unemployment rate of 5.9% from 6.6%, and a
CPI of 1.1% from 1.2%.
Imports and Exports
The main exports of Argentina are food,meat and
manufacturing products. The main export of Argentina are
Brazil,Chile the United States,China and Spain.
The main imports of Argentina are food,fuel,energy and
capital goods. The main import partners of Argentina are
Brazil,US,Germany,Italy and Spain.
Interesting Events In Argentina
In Argentina the University education is free and medical care.
Drinking age in Argentina is 18.
July 20th is a holiday to Argentina on that day they celebrate
Friend’s day where friends gather together and make a
celebration.