Argentina is located in South America along the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of around 36 million people who are mostly white and Roman Catholic. The government is a republic led by a president, currently Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner as the first female president. Tourism is focused on Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Quebrada de Humahuaca. Argentina's economy relies on natural resources like oil, minerals, and beef as the national dish.

1. Argentina By Amanda Haikal

2. Location Argentina is located in the south of South America. It is close by the Atlantic Ocean.

3. Government The government in Argentina is Republic. It is all runned by the President. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, became the first female to become President of Argentina.

4. Religion Most Argentines are Roman Catholic. About 11.3% are religiously indifferent, and 2% are Protestant.

5. Population There are approximately 36 million Argentines that live in Argentina. About 95% of them are white.

6. History The Spanish migrated to Argentina about 30,000 years ago. Argentina was first found by European navigators. But in 1515, Spanish navigator, Juan Diaz de Solis started to colonize the area.

7. Tourist Attractions Buenos Aires gets mostly all of the tourists, because of its beautiful scenery, and night life. Also, the Iguaza Falls, and the Quebrada de Humahuaca which was used often as transportation for the ancient empires.

8. Natural Resources Lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, and uranium, are all of Argentina’s natural resources.

9. School When you are between the ages of six to fourteen, you are supposed to be in school, it is the law. The percentage of people completing and attending school is 3.2%.

10. Currency Argentina’s currency is called, Argentine Peso.

11. Food Beef is the national dish of Argentina. A favorite main course is parrillada , which is a mixed grill with steak, and beef. Argentina is also South America’s largest producer of honey, which makes its way into many Argentine desserts.

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