Argentina
By: Kayden Jeffrey
Capital Name
Buenos Aires
Significance of Flag
Tribal flag with blue and white strips with sun in the middle. The flag can represent multiple things.
Population
41,450,000
Government
Presidential system. President is Christina Fernandez de Kirchner, nee Christina Fernandez.
Currency
The currency is named peso. 1 US dollar is equivalent to 8.78 pesos.
Geographical Features and Tourist Sites
Iguazu Falls of the most popular attractions and was named one of the 7 wonders of the world. Aconcagua Mountain is the most popular mountain to see towering around 23,000 feet. Pampas is a free roaming grassland that ranges from Buenos Aires to Santa Fe.
Languages
The main language is Spanish. The second most is Voseo which is a native language.
Education
Argentina is has the highest recorded literacy rate at 98%.
Popular Foods
Popular foods include asado, dulce de leche, and empanadas.