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ARGENTINAARGENTINA
By :By :
Julia Lagos and Nicholas SquireJulia Lagos and Nicholas Squire
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LOCATION
�ARGENTINA is located on the continent of SOUTH AMERICA
� It’s capital is BUENOS AIRES .
�Countries that share borders with ARGENTINA are
BRAZIL,PARAGUAY, URUGUAY,CHILE and BOLIVIA.
�The latitude/longitude is 34S/58W.
�In some places there are beaches and other places there are not.
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TOPOGRAPHY
�The Andes are mountains in Argentina.The Andes are mountains in Argentina.�The major river is the Parana .The major river is the Parana .�The coastline is along the Atlantic.The coastline is along the Atlantic.�The best thing about Argentina there The best thing about Argentina there
are both mountains and beaches.are both mountains and beaches.
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Government
• The presidents name is Nestor Kirchner.
• The Government officials are elected by vote.
• The National Congress makes the laws.
• There are 2 political parties: Radical and Peronist.
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Economy
• Some major exports are: oil,cereal, cars and food.
• Some of the major imports are: machinery, metals and plastics.
• Zinc, copper, iron ore, and uranium are some of Argetina’s natural resources.
• The money is called the peso.
• $1USD=3 pesos
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People and Culture
• The majority religion is Christianity (Roman Cathlolic 92%).
• The
• national language is Spanish, though English and French are also spoken
• Their national holiday is called Revolution Day and they celebrate it on May 25.
• Soccer is the most popular sport in Argentina.