- Argentina is located in South America, with neighboring countries including Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia and others. Its capital is Buenos Aires and other major cities include Santa Cruz, Mendoza, Rio Grande and Córdoba. - Argentina has a population of around 36 million people, with 85% living in cities. The economy has been growing by 9% and private employers have created over 3 million jobs. - Culturally, Argentina has strong European influences in areas like food, theater and holidays. Popular foods include asado (barbecue), empanadas, and desserts like churros. Tango originated in Buenos Aires and is a famous cultural export.

1. Argentina, What a country By: Chloe Lipman and Nikki Wellner

2. Country Location Located in South America Argentina is in the southern part of South America The neighboring countries are Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Falkland Islands, Chile, Bolivia and so many more.

3. Population Argentina has a low demographic density. There are 36 million people in Argentina. 85% of Argentina’s people are not from the country, but live there. There are also mixed races of European and Indian 88% of the Federal Capital lives in the cities, 22% lives in the rural areas.

4. Capital Cities and Other Major Cities The main cities are Santa Cruz, Mendoza, Rio Grande, Córdoba, La Plata, Rosario, and many more. The capital city is Buenos Aires

5. Land One of the main rivers in Argentina is the Correntoso River Two of the main mountains are the Andes and the Cerro Acongagua Also one of the main waterfalls is the Iguazu Falls

6. Economy Argentina’s economy has been growing by 9% Private sector employers have given many people over 3 million jobs.

7. Government Argentina has a republic government The president now is Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner

8. History Argentina gained it’s independence on July 9 th , 1825. A dictator named Juan Peron was a bad man and he ruled Argentina until 1974 when he was executed. He was married to a famous woman named Eva Peron. Argentina has had a lot of history and it still is known to Argentina today.

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10. Culture- Theater Buenos Aires has approximately 100 cinemas and 90 theatres The Colon Theatre, which is among the best three lyrical theatres music of the city of Buenos Aires is the world-famous tango. There is a major theatrical activity in Latin America The Colon Theater stand out for it’s arquitecture and its perfect acoustics www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXhQNRsH3uc

11. Culture-Holidays National Immovable Holidays NEW YEAR January 1st HOLLY FRIDAY March/April WORKER'S DAY May 1st FIRST PATRIOTIC GOVERNMENT ANNIVERSARY May 25th NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY July 9th RACE DAY October 12th IMMACULATE CONCEPTION December 8th CHRISTMAS December 25th National Movable Holidays VETERAN DAY AND DOWNFALLENS OF MALVINAS WAR April 2 FLAG'S DAY June 20th GENERAL SAN MARTIN DEATH ANNIVERSARY August 17th Optative Immovable Holidays HOLLY THURSDAY March/April

12. Culture- Food Argentine food is asado (barbecue: meat cooked over live coals), appart from empanadas ( a sort of turnover meat pie or pastry that comes with a variety of other stuffings), tamales ( a dish made of corn meal, chicken or meat wrapped in corn husks), humita (dish made of grated corn, sweet peppers and tomatoes wrapped in the green leaves of corn) locro ( dish made of meat, potato, pumpkin, corn and sweet pepper). Also they have vegetables, spices and much more different varieties of food that no one can name them all One more thing they have is dishes made with pastas For dessert they have many things but one thing everyone eats is churros

13. Culture- Food Although, because Argentina migrated these cuisines are international so they don’t only belong to Argentina They belong to Spanish, Italian, French, German, Scandinavian, Greek, English, Sweddish, Hungarian, Dutch, Chilean, Mexican, Basque, Jewish, Russian, Ukranian, Chinese, Japanese, Thailander and Arabian.

14. Culture Argentina's cultural roots are mainly Europeans. That plays a big part in Argentina.