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General info Name of country: Argentine Republic Location: Southern part of South America.The eighth largest country in the world, it is the second largest country in South America after Brazil. Argentina is bordered by the Andes Mountains and Chile to the west. The country is divided into four regions: The Andes, the North, the Pampas, and Patagonia

Basic facts Population of Country: 43,024,374 Currency: Peso Languages: Spanish Capital: Buenos Aires (13,076,300) Largest Cities (different from the capital): Córdoba (14,282,14) Rosario (11,735,33) Mendoza (876,884)

geographical perspective Climate: Argentina's climate is generally temperate but there are variations due to its size . There is extreme heat in the northern regions, and a pleasant climate in the central region. Flora and Fauna: The coast of Patagonia is home to elephant seals, fur seals, penguins, and sea lions. The waters off the Atlantic are home to sharks, orcas and dolphins. In the north, there are large cat species such as the cougar and the jaguar. There are also crocodiles. Flamingos, toucans, turtles, and tortoises also live in the subtropical north. Patagonia is a sparsely populated area rich in natural resources and wildlife, including herons, condors, pumas, tortoises, and guanacos.

Cuisine Empanadas: Savoury pastries filled with a variety of both meat and vegetable fillings. Empanadas are extremely popular and consumed throughout the country, with fillings and cooking methods varying throughout the different regions. Asado: An extremely popular way of cooking meats and vegetables by grilling on a barbecue. Beef, pork, lamb and goat are all eaten, with beef being the most popular. At large gatherings, a vast and varied amount of meat is often consumed; Argentinians use more parts of the animal than is common in many countries. Carbonada: A type of stew with potatoes, meat, pumpkins and corn. It is often baked in an oven inside the pumpkin itself. Locro: A rich stew of meat and vegetables, popular throughout Argentina. The main ingredients are beef, pork, corn, beans and yellow pumpkin. Milanesa: Breaded meat, usually beef, eaten as a main course or as a snack in sandwiches. Parallada: A mixed grill with chicken, beef, sausage (chorizo and black pudding - morcilla are often used) and ribs as well as offal and sweet-bread. In some parts of the country goat is the main meat used.

history In 1516 Argentina was explored by Juan Diaz de Solis, Argentina developed slowly under Spanish colonial rule. Buenos Aires was settled in 1580; the cattle industry was thriving as early as 1600. Invading British forces were expelled in 1806—1807, and after Napoleon conquered Spain (1808), the Argentinians set up their own government in 1810. On July 9, 1816, independence was formally declared. In 1975, terrorist act groups killed 700 people. In 2001-2002 Argentina had a very bad recession. The economy grew strongly for a few years. Today economy of Argentina is growing steadily. Argentina has a bright future. In October 2007 Cristina Kirchner became the first elected woman president of Argentina. Then in 2015 Mauricio Macri was elected president.

sports Argentine achievements can be found both in team sports such as association football, basketball, field hockey and rugby union, and individual sports such as boxing, golf, tennis and rowing. They have famous football players like Leo Messi.

Flag The current flag of Argentina was officially adopted on February 12, 1812. The blue stripes upon a white field were placed on the flag by Manuel Belgrano, the leader of the revolution, and are said to be symbolic of the sky above, when the fight for the country's independence began.

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