Ethnic groups: white (mostly Spanish and Italian) 97%, mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry), Amerindian, or other non-white groups 3%
Languages: Spanish (official), Italian, English, German, French, indigenous (Mapudungun, Quechua)
Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 92% (less than 20% practicing), Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4%
historical events: 1580:-Buenos Aries was established. 1816:- 9 July Argentina officially declared their independence. 1955:- the Army and Navy rebel and Juan Peron flees the country. 1982:- April the Falklands War started with the united kingdom. 1982:- 14 june Argentina surrended and General Galtieri was removed from office. 2013:- Residents living near Copahue were also evacuated
last year after the volcano erupted. Chile and Argentina have ordered
the evacuation of some 3,000 people living near the Copahue volcano in the
south of their shared border.
Languages: Spanish (official), Italian, English, German, French, indigenous (Mapudungun, Quechua)
Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 92% (less than 20% practicing), Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4%
historical events: 1580:-Buenos Aries was established. 1816:- 9 July Argentina officially declared their independence. 1955:- the Army and Navy rebel and Juan Peron flees the country. 1982:- April the Falklands War started with the united kingdom. 1982:- 14 june Argentina surrended and General Galtieri was removed from office. 2013:- Residents living near Copahue were also evacuated
last year after the volcano erupted. Chile and Argentina have ordered
the evacuation of some 3,000 people living near the Copahue volcano in the
south of their shared border.
Argentina is known for its lively colors and multiculturalism. Argentina is very religious and has a strong belief in God.
Landforms
There are many different
types of landforms in Argentina from plain grasslands to one of the seven
wonders of the world. Argentina is the home of the Igazu falls. The Igazu Falls is a man
made waterfall and was awarded the title as one of the seven wonders of the
world. Another landform is the Aconcagua
Mountain in the Mendoza chain. At 22,834 feet, Aconcagua
is the highest point of all of South America. Pampas is a large area that is just
grassland where they grow crops which extends from Buenos Aires to Santa Fe.
With many different landforms in the marvelous country, you will just want to
see them all.
Climate
Argentina has a mixed
climate. In the north it is
temperate, in the center it is
arid, and in the south there are
glaciers. With all these different
climates you might think it is hard for people to live here, but most people
live in the capital, Buenos Aires , because it is temperate.
Just remember, if you ever go to Argentina bring sandals but also bring a
jacket.
Water Features
Argentina borders the
Atlantic Ocean. The Rio Parana flows in the east of this country. Rio de la
Plata is an
estuary and one of the major waterways of the Western
Hemisphere. The main rivers of Argentina are the Parana with the tributary,
the Salado, the Colorado River, the Río Negro, and the Chubut.
There are many different
types of landforms in Argentina from plain grasslands to one of the seven
wonders of the world. Argentina is the home of the Igazu falls. The Igazu Falls is a man
made waterfall and was awarded the title as one of the seven wonders of the
world. Another landform is the Aconcagua
Mountain in the Mendoza chain. At 22,834 feet, Aconcagua
is the highest point of all of South America. Pampas is a large area that is just
grassland where they grow crops which extends from Buenos Aires to Santa Fe.
With many different landforms in the marvelous country, you will just want to
see them all.
Climate
Argentina has a mixed
climate. In the north it is
temperate, in the center it is
arid, and in the south there are
glaciers. With all these different
climates you might think it is hard for people to live here, but most people
live in the capital, Buenos Aires , because it is temperate.
Just remember, if you ever go to Argentina bring sandals but also bring a
jacket.
Water Features
Argentina borders the
Atlantic Ocean. The Rio Parana flows in the east of this country. Rio de la
Plata is an
estuary and one of the major waterways of the Western
Hemisphere. The main rivers of Argentina are the Parana with the tributary,
the Salado, the Colorado River, the Río Negro, and the Chubut.