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Contents: Geography Climate Economy Population Culture History Government

Geography

Facts Eighth largest nation. Buenos Aires is the capitol. In South America

Rivers and Lakes Parana Uruguay Paraguay Rio de la Plata

Three Areas of Land Gran Chaco- forest, clay Pampas- no trees, cattle-raising Patagonia- flat, desolate plateau

Andes Western edge of country miles long Average height-13,000 feet By Chile

Iguazu Falls 275 waterfalls Shape of horseshoe. Made by volcano.

What is the Capital? A. Cordoba B. Buenos Aires C. Parana D. Paraguay

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Climate

Typical Weather Seasons reversed because south of equator. Buenos Aires-75°F-51°F. Rains throughout the year. 39 inches in Buenos Aires.

Summer January-February Hot and humid

Winter Damp and chilly Colder further south Ushuaia- 0°in winter

Economy

Agriculture Fourth of total income. Pampas- Wheat, potatoes, citrus Citrus fruit, peaches, and plums cereals, tobacco, sugar-cane, grapevines

Raising Livestock 10% of exports 75 million head Concentrated in Pampas Llamas, sheep in arid areas.

Industries Fruit/vegetable preserves plants Automobile, iron and steel Dairies, flour mills, poultry processing

Culture

Population ,955,182 Urban-86% Buenos Aires-40%

Ethnicity Nation of immigrants Ancestors-Spain and Italy Small percentage from Europe

Languages National language is Spanish Italian is spoken Indian languages still spoken Hola !

Food Like beef and wine. Empanadas Locro- type of stew Mate- national drink

Clothing Rural workers Gaucho clothing Poncho, hat, trousers

Music Symphonies and operas European, native Argentine melodies Strong African beats. Slow and minor keys

Dance Creators of Tango 100 years ago

Religion 90% Catholic 2% Protestant 2% Jewish Freedom of religion guaranteed.

What language do most of the people speak? A. French B. English C. Italian D. Spanish

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History

Explores 16 th Century Juan de Solis- among first explorers Natives didn’t like Spanish rule Solis killed by natives

Spanish Rule Rule over 200 years 1776 Create viceroyalty Protect against Portuguese and British British tried to capture Buenos Aires

Independence 1808-Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain. Native Argentines took this chance Declare Independence in 1816.

Government

Constitution Like U.S. –Executive –Legislative –Judicial

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