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BY: Melissa Urgiles & Rhonyce Zaron
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FACTS Capital:Buenos Aires Language: Spanish Population: million Area: million mi² Currency: Argentine peso Climate:hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters
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Interesting Facts The name "Argentina" comes from the Latin word for silver, argentum. The original European settlers believed the country was full of silver. In 2001, Argentina had 5 presidents in 10 days. The toothpaste "Colgate" in Argentine Spanish translates to "Go Hang Yourself." If you could dig a deep enough hole in China you would end up in Argentina or Chile.
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Tourism and Attractions
Iguazu Falls Immense, scenic set of waterfalls Perito Moreno Glacier Fitz Roy Mountain La Boca, Buenos Aires
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IGUAZU FALLS
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PERITO MORENO GLACIER
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Fitz Roy Mountain
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La Boca Aires
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Foods Chimichurri Dulce de leche Empanadas Matambre arrollado
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Sports Polo Tango Soccer Boxing Rugby
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Celebrations Christmas:Argentina are Catholic and they also celebrate Advent. House are beautifully decorated with lights and wreaths of green, gold, red and white flowers New Years: special grand parties are organized in clubs, hotels, and other party places. Arrangements are made for drinking, eating, dance, music, and celebration. Mother's Day: On this day, Argentine mothers are presented with handmade crafts, greeting cards, flowers, jewelry, and other gifts Valentine's Day: There's flowers selling on the streets cruises you and your significant other can go and much more romantic thing.
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Celebration Labor Day: It is associated the start of spring as well as the celebration of workers. Independence Day: spend the day eating and drinking with family or close friends and, of course, the menu is very important. The National Festival of Folklore: It's a 9-day celebration of Argentine folk tradition complete with costumes, dancing, exhibits, and concerts.
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Famous People Pope Francis ( Pope ) Juan Pablo di Pace ( Actor )
Martina Stoessel ( TV Actress ) Lionel Messi ( Soccer Player)
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