2. LOS ROBLES SCHOOL STUDENTS: FRANCISCO FERRO MARCOS TARASIDO. TEACHER: EUGENIA DIAZ

3. My place in the world

4. The province of Buenos Aires General Alvear is situated in the Republic of Argentina, in the province of Buenos Aires

5. How to get there Capital Federal Cañuelas Lobos Roque Perez Saladillo General Alvear

6. Foundation The settlement was founded in 1853 as Fortín Esperanza, later Pueblo Esperanza and on July 19, 1869 it was renamed after General Carlos María de Alvear (1789-1852) who fought for the liberation of Argentina during the War of Independence.

7. Food Meat Locro Empanadas

8. Sports Football Tennis Basketball Swimming Fishing Beach Volley

9. Family The family is the centre of Argentina. They usually meet in their houses to share traditions celebrations and food. They spend very nice and sweet moments.

10. Places to visit Museum Chacra El Retiro Balneario and Natatorio Municipal Club Atletico Norte Club Union Empleados de comercio Main Park Historical Museum Alvarense Spanish Theatre

11. Language in Argentina Argentina ´s official language is Spanish, it is different from the Spanish spoken in Spain. There are also many other languages spoken in Argentina, including Italian, German, English and French.

12. Why we have chosen General Alvear? We have chosen General Alvear because after spending the rush hour in a noisy city, it´s relaxing for us to ride horses, to listen to birds singing, to watch them flying, and to enjoy the sunset. Those are worth things that human beings sometimes forget to contemplate.

13. We hope you have learnt a lot about Argentina. We highly recommend you to visit it Francisco and Marcos