Argentina: The Soccer Leader
By: Siddha Sannigrahi
What is the Capital City of Argentina?
The capital city of Argentina is...Buenos Aires!
Buenos Aires is the largest city in Argentina and the 2nd largest metropolitan area in South America after Greater São Paulo. People from Buenos Aires are referred to as portenos(people of the port). Buenos Aires is a top tourist destination, and is known for its European style architecture and rich cultural life, with the highest concentration of theatres in the world.
Where is Buenos Aires?
The city of Buenos Aires, the Capital of Argentina, is located in the southern hemisphere of the Americas on a flat land with an area of 202 square kilometres.
Symbolically What Does The Flag Mean?
Popular belief attributes the colors to those of the sky, clouds and the sun; some anthems to the flag like "Aurora" or "Salute to the flag" state so as well.
Where is Argentina Located?
The country of Argentina is in the South America continent and the latitude and longitude for the country are 36.30° N and 60.00° E. The neighboring countries of Argentina are: 1.Bolivia 2.Brazil 3.Paraguay
Currency:
Argentina Peso
Size of Country and Population
Size of Country: 1,068,296 square miles Size of Population: 41,525,401 + -
Type Of Government
Federal republic, Presidential system, Representative democracy, Constitutional republic
Major Crops
A Little Bit More About Cotton....
Major Exports and Industries
Soy and Soy Products
Motor Vechicles and Parts
Cereals (Mainly Maize and Wheat)
Sports and Recreation in Argentina
Where Can I Go In Argentina?
Iguazu Falls-
The Iguazu River rises near the city of Curitiba. It flows through Brazil for most of its course. Below its confluence with the San Antonio River, the Iguazu River forms the boundary between Argentina and Brazil.
Mundo Marino-
Mundo Marino is the largest aquarium in South America, it is in San Clemente del Tuyú, Argentina. It is considered the Sea World of South America and is a must see for anyone who goes to Argentina.
Buenos Aires Zoo-
The Buenos Aires Zoo is an 45-acre zoo in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Zoo contains 89 species of mammals, 49 species of reptiles and 175 species of birds, with a total of over 2,500 different animals.
What Problems Does Argentina Have?
Fun Facts
The Tango!
Probably the most well-known manifestation of Argentine culture, the latin dance and music known as tango originated in the slaughterhouse district of Buenos Aires at the end of the nineteenth century.
The First Animated Film!
Animated film is most often associated with Walt Disney, but the first animated feature film came courtesy of Quirino Cristiani in 1917.
Dinosaurs In Argentina?
The oldest known dinosaur species have been traced back to Argentina and Brazil, making both countries prime destinations for paleontologists.
Timeline of Argentina
1776- Spain creates a large colony called the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata. It covers present-day Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Bolivia. Buenos Aires is named its capital.
1810- On May 25, armed citizens of Buenos Aires kick out the Spanish Viceroy and establish a government.
1816-1817- Argentina declares its independence from Spain. José de San Martín defeats Spanish forces in Chile.
1880's- Argentina becomes a major exporter of wool, wheat and beef. Soon, it becomes the richest nation in Latin America.
1943- A group of military officers seize power
1946 -Colonel Juan Perón is elected president. He promises higher wages and better working conditions. His wife, Eva "Evita" Perón, is in charge of labor relations. She becomes a powerful political figure.
1982-Argentina goes to war with Britain over control of the Falkland Islands. Argentina’s military government collapses, ending a period of repression.
1991- The government makes the peso equal to the value of the U.S. dollar. This helps to stabilize the Argentine economy.
2001- Thousands protest soaring unemployment and increased poverty. On December 20, President Fernando de la Rua resigns. Congress names a new president, Eduardo Duhalde.
2007- Cristina Fernández de Kirchner becomes the first woman to be elected President. She succeeds her husband, Nestor Kirchner.
2009- Argentina claims a vast territory including the ocean as far as Antarctica and islands that are governed by the British. Britain refuses to negotiate its claims to the territory.