Argentina: A Vibrant Nation of Culture, History, and Geography
Discover Argentina, a nation that declared independence on July 9, 1816. Bordered by diverse climates, from temperate to arid regions, it spans approximately 2.78 million square kilometers. Major cities include Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Rosario, with a population of over 41 million. The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, primarily influenced by Spanish and Italian ethnic groups, and celebrates various holidays such as Independence Day and Revolution Day. Famous for soccer, Argentina also excels in sports like tennis and rugby, while its musical and culinary traditions shine globally.
Argentina: A Vibrant Nation of Culture, History, and Geography
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Date it Became a Country! • July 9, 1816
Argentinian Flag • 2 Colors • White & Light Blue • The Sun of May
Climate! • Mostly temperate! • Southeast- arid. • Southwest- subantarctic.
Land • 2,780,400 sq.km total. • 2,736,690 sq.km. of land. • 43,710 sq.km of water.
Major Cities • Buenos Aires • Cordoba • Rosario • Mendoza • San Miguel de Tucumen
Population! • 41,769,726 people
Ethnic Groups! • White (Spanish & Italian) • Mestizo • Ameridian • Other non-white groups.
Religion • Roman Catholic • Protestant • Jewish • Other
Languages! Hello! • English! • Spanish! • Italian! • French! Bonjour! Hola! Ciao!
El Futbol! • Known for their soccer team. • Won the World Cup once.
Other Sports • Tennis • Polo • Golf • Pato • Rugby
Happy Holidays! • Chiristmas! • New Years • Revolucion de Mayo- Revolution Day • Dia de la Indepencia- Independence Day • Dia de la Raza- Day of Race
Taxes • 3 Levels of Tax Government. • Federal • Provincial • Municipal
Taxes • Type of taxes: • Income • Electronic • Sports and Culture associations have their own taxes.
National Anthem • MarchaPatriotica • By- Vincente Lopez y Plane • All who hear it : • Stand & sing.
Culture :D • Differs from ethnic groups • Film Production • Comic Strips • Food • Music • Paintings.
Buenos Aires! • Over 1/3 of the population resides here.
References • http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/argentina-flag.htm • http://www.argentina.gov.ar/argentina/portal/paginas.dhtml?pagina=1470