Argentina is located in the south of South America. It is close
by the Atlantic Ocean.
3. Government
The government in Argentina is Republic. It is all runnedby the
President. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, became the first female
to become President of Argentina.
4. Religion
Most Argentines are Roman Catholic. About 11.3% are religiously
indifferent, and 2% are Protestant.
5. Population
There are approximately 36 million Argentines that live in
Argentina. About 95% of them are white.
6. History
The Spanish migrated to Argentina about 30,000 years ago.
Argentina was first found by European navigators. But in 1515,
Spanish navigator, Juan Diaz de Solis started to colonize the
area.
7. Tourist Attractions
Buenos Aires gets mostly all of the tourists, because of its
beautiful scenery, and night life.
Also, the IguazaFalls, and the Quebradade Humahuacawhich was
used often as transportation for the ancient empires.
8. Natural Resources
Lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, and
uranium, are all of Argentinas natural resources.
9. School
When you are between the ages of six to fourteen, you are
supposed to be in school, it is the law.
The percentage of people completing and attending school is
3.2%.
10. Currency
Argentinas currency is called, Argentine Peso.
11. Food
Beef is the national dish of Argentina.
A favorite main course is parrillada , which is a mixed grill
with steak, and beef.
Argentina is also South Americas largest producer of honey,
which makes its way into many Argentine desserts.
