1. “Land of Silver” Argentina By: Shelby Keeney

2. Fast Facts Argentina is known as the “land of silver” it is a rich and vast land. Argentina is known as the “land of silver” it is a rich and vast land. Argentina is the second largest (after Brazil) in South America, and the 8 th largest in the world. Argentina is the second largest (after Brazil) in South America, and the 8 th largest in the world. Known as the “heartland” that is mostly made up of a board grassy plain known as pampas Known as the “heartland” that is mostly made up of a board grassy plain known as pampas

3. Looking Back The Spanish first arrived in 1516. The Spanish first arrived in 1516. Argentina gained its independents in 1816. Argentina gained its independents in 1816. The small native population died from European diseases. The small native population died from European diseases. Today's population is over 95% percent European. Today's population is over 95% percent European.

4. What you need to know Buenos Aires is the Capital City of Argentina. Buenos Aires is the Capital City of Argentina. The total population of Argentina is 38,592,000 people The total population of Argentina is 38,592,000 people Many different languages are spoken there, but the primary language is Spanish others include English, Italian, German, and French. Many different languages are spoken there, but the primary language is Spanish others include English, Italian, German, and French. The primary religion there is Roman Catholic. The primary religion there is Roman Catholic. The form of government is a Federal Republic, with two legislative houses. The form of government is a Federal Republic, with two legislative houses.

5. Different Food Experiences Beef is a national dish of Argentina Beef is a national dish of Argentina A favorite main course is parrillada, a mixed grill of steak and other cuts of beef. A favorite main course is parrillada, a mixed grill of steak and other cuts of beef. On Christmas Eve, celebrated on December 24, Argentines eat a late meal of cold beef, chicken, or turkey, and fruit salad On Christmas Eve, celebrated on December 24, Argentines eat a late meal of cold beef, chicken, or turkey, and fruit salad

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