1. Argentina

2. Geography Population of 39 million 92% population live in cities
Capital – Buenos Aires with population of 11.6 million

3. Patagonia in south is oil-rich
Andes Mountains to the West and agricultural flatlands to the north and east.
Patagonia in south is oil-rich
Iguaza Falls

5. Varied climate
North – sub-tropical (warm summers and mild winters)
South – sub-polar (warm summers and very cold winters)

6. Economy Argentine Peso Agricultural Industries
Sunflower seeds, lemons, grapes, corn, and wheat
Industries
food processing, cars, and clothing, cattle

7. Government President: Cristina De Kirchner Vote when 18
Three branches of government and 2 house legislative branches

8. Culture Education Literacy rate 97%
Education FREE but must buy own books and uniform (white lab coat that covers your clothes)
No buses (some ride horses)
8-12 or 1-5 (your choice)
Many public universities are free but must pass test to gain entrance

9. Culture Soccer (football) is most popular sport
National team has won several FIFA World Cup titles and many of their players play on European professional teams

10. Culture Oktoberfest: Villa General Belgrano Carnival
German Immigrants
Carnival
Snow Festival: San Carlos de Barliloche
August
Town founded by Swiss immigrants

11. Language and People
Spanish is official language but sounds more Italian than Spanish from Spain
Italian, German, English, French, and native languages
Culturally more European than Latin American
white (mostly Spanish and Italian) 97%,
mestizo, Amerindian, or other non white groups 3%