Argentina

By: ** Rachel (Sonia) ,Ahngelicia (Angelica), Andre (Enrique)
 * Country Name:Argentina

**Climate:** Because Argentina has an eleongated shape, the country has a temperate climate. In the north, it is subtropical and has rain all throughout the year. In the south, there is a bit of a sub- arctic climate. The central area is mainly temperate or in the middle, although it can get hot and humid in the summer and cool in the winter. (Rachel)

Geography: **Argentina is located in South America. It is down in the bottom right of its continent. It is also the second largest country there in South America. It is in between Chile and Uruguay. Its is still small enough to fit in its continent with its humongous size. South America isn't one of the big continents. It is not even the lose but it is still pretty big no matter how you look at it. (Andre)
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 * History: **<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The very first Spaniard to enter Argentina was Juan de Solis and he was killed in 1516. The Falkland Island War was between England and Argentina. England attacked Argentina for the islands. Argentina lost and England gained control of the islands. Napoleans invasion of Spain, Argentina was left to fend for itself and and began to foster a growing sense of independance. (Ahngelica)      <span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(22,101,182); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

Economy: **<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Argentina is in debt and every year it gets worse. they try to sell things to other nations and they do but they don't get as much as wanted. (andre) <span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(22,101,182); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
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Cultural information: ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Argentina is full of culture that is influenced by European immigration. Wherever you go in Argentina, there are hand made crafts. People called gauchos make things like silver buckled belts, spurs, and stirrups. Some native groups make wood carvings, weavings, and clothing such as ponchos. It has a thriving film and TV industry. Argentina is best known for the Tango, a type of music and dance. (rachel)
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Interesting Facts: ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">One song that is popular is "Don't cry for me Argentina" by Madonna Soccer is the most popular sport in Argentina The official religion is Roman Catholic In 1816 Argentina made a declaraion of Independance from Spain Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world Argentina is the home of "Tango" Argentinas' capital is Buenos Aires The Second wife of Juan Peron (Isabel Peron) became the first woman president of Argentina Spanish is Argentinas' native language Argentina has been the place where some of the oldest and largest fossils of dinosaurs have been unearthed. (Ahngelica) Sources: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-argentina.htmlhttp://www.lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/facts-about-argentina-1416.html
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Spanish Sentences: ** <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> Sentences: <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> Ø La capitula de Argentina es Buenos Aires. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> The capital of argentina is Buenos Aires. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> Ø Argentina significar “ aterrizar de plata”. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> Argentina means land of silver. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> Ø Argentina fruto indepencia en 1816” <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> Argentina gained independence in 1816. Argentina esta en Sur America La capital es Buenos Aires Argentina es muy grande
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<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(22,101,182); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(22,101,182); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(22,101,182); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> ====<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(116,0,255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(42,0,255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sources used for research: <span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(22,101,182); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> ==== <span style="font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">"Argentina- History and Culture." __Select Latin America__. 23 Jan. 2009 <http://www.selectlatinamerica.co.uk/destinations/argentina/history>. <span style="font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">"Argentina Climate and Weather." __World Travels__. 23 Jan. 2009 <http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Argentina/Climate/>. <span style="font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">"Argentina Climate and Weather." __World Travels__. 23 Jan. 2009 <span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(22,101,182); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Argentina/Climate/

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