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ArgentinaBy: Maggie McGuire

ContentsBuenos AiresFlagHistoryLanguageReligionSportsMusicAnimals

Buenos AiresThe largest city in ArgentinaEstablished in 1536Population 2.965 millionNicknamed the South American ParisCapital of ArgentinaFlagMade by Manuel BelgranoComposed of three equally horizontal bandsAdopted-February 27, 1812Sun of May In the center-means golden sunColors-blue, white, and yellow

HistoryEuropeans first arrived-1502The 8th largest country in the worldA war lasted until 1861-ended with Buenos Aires as capitalGot independence from Spain-July 9, 1816

LanguageOfficial language is SpanishThe largest Spanish-Speaking SocietyAfter Spanish the most spoken is English42.3% speak EnglishPortuguese is highly popularEnglish is taught since elementary school

ReligionHas the largest Jewish population of any country11% are non-religious24% attend religion services regularly67% Christian, 1% Muslim

SportsOfficial sport is patoPlayed with a six-handle ball on horsebackMost popular sport is footballNational football team has won 2 gold medals in OlympicsBasketball is second most popularWon 1 Olympic gold medal and one bronze

MusicTango is Buenos Airess musical symbolThe golden age of Tango is JazzThe best-known Argentine Jazz musician is Leandro Gato BarbieriHe is internationally known for his composition Mission: Impossible

AnimalsBrazilian Squirrel dark brown, feeds on mainly fruits/nuts but also preys on eggs and young birds Spinner Dolphin found offshore in tropical waters, famous for its displays in which it spins along its axis as it leaps through the airBlack Howler species of howler monkey, only the adult male is black, live in groups from 3 to 19

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