This document provides information about Argentina. It discusses that Argentina is a large country in South America bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. It has a population of over 40 million people and its capital and largest city is Buenos Aires. The document also outlines Argentina's climate, exports, imports and challenges Indians may face working in Argentina such as differences in religion, language, culture and cuisine.

2. Introduction
 Argentina is a country in South America. Argentina is the world's
eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million square km.
Argentina possesses some of the world's tallest mountains,
expansive deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of
the land ranging from wild, remote areas .It’s Capital City is,
Buenos Aires.
 Argentina is bordered by Chile to the west and south, Bolivia and
Paraguay to the north, and Brazil and Uruguay to the northeast.

3. Contd…
 Total Area:1,068,302 (sq miles), 2,766,890 (sq kilometers)
 Land Area:1,056,642 (sq miles), 2,736,690 (sq kilometers)
 Water Area:11,660 (sq miles), 30,200 (sq kilometers)
 Land Boundaries:6,006 (miles), 9,665 (kilometers)
 Irrigated Land:5,985 (sq miles), 15,500 (sq kilometers)
 Coastline:1,926 (sq miles), 4,989 (sq kilometers)
 Natural Resources: fertile plains of the pampas, lead, zinc, tin,
copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, uranium
 Literacy Rate Total Population:97.20%
 Independence:9 July 1816 (from Spain)
 National Holiday: Revolution Day, 25 May (1810)

4. National Flower
National Bird
National Motto
National
Flag
Coat of Arms

5. Factsheet
Argentina is a country with a vibrant, rich culture influenced by its
diverse population and proud heritage. This unique culture stems
from Argentina’s strong European ties mixed with indigenous people
of South America.
 Official name – Argentine Republic
 Population – 40,913,584 aproxx
 Currency – Argentinean peso (ARS)
 Capital city – Buenos Aires
 GDP – purchasing power parity $575.6 billion
 GDP Per Capita – purchasing power parity $14,200
 Climate: mostly temperate; arid in southeast; sub Antarctic in southwest

6. History of the Country
 Human habitation of the Americans is accepted 30000 years ago.
Ancestors Amerindians reached southern South America around
10,000BC. One of the oldest and most impressive archaeological
sites in Argentina is Cueva de las Manos in Patagonia where cave
paintings, mostly of left hands, from 7370 BC.
 The Pampas was later inhabited by the Querandi, who were hunters
and gatherers, and by the Guarani, who were agriculturalists. In the
northwest, there were several indigenous groups, who practiced
agriculture in the valleys of the eastern Andean foothills.
 The Spanish came in the mid 1500’s looking for silver. The country’s
oldest permanent settlement is Santiago del Estero, which was
founded in 1551.

7. Major Exports Major Imports
Food  Food
Meat Fuel
Manufacturing Energy
products
Export Partners
Import Partners
Brazil
USA
Chile
Germany
China
Italy
USA
Spain

8. Greetings And Address
 A standard handshake, with direct eye contact and a welcoming
smile will suffice.
 Maintaining eye contact indicates interest.
 In general, Argentines prefer third-party introductions, so you
should wait for your host or hostess to introduce you to others at a
small gathering.
 When leaving, say good-bye to each person individually

9. Appointment and Punctuality
 Appointments are necessary and should be made 1 to 2 weeks in
advance, preferably by e-mail or telephone.
 Avoid January and February, which are their vacation times; the
middle weeks of July, and during the 2 weeks before and after
Christmas.
 You should arrive on time for meetings, although the person you are
meeting may not be punctual.

10. Contd…
 Do not immediately begin discussing business. Small talk helps
establish a rapport.
 The person you are meeting with may accept telephone calls and
attend to other business while you are there.
 Have all printed material available in both English and Spanish.
 Decisions are not reached at meetings. Meetings are for discussion
and to exchange ideas

11. Business Etiquettes
 Argentines expect to deal with people of similar status.
 Hierarchy is important. Decisions are made at the top of the
company.
 They prefer face-to-face meetings rather than by telephone or in
writing, which are seen as impersonal.
 Avoid confrontation. Argentines do not like publicly admitting they
are incorrect.

12. What to Wear..?
 Business attire is formal and conservative, yet stylish.
 Men should wear dark coloured , conservative business suits.
 Women should wear elegant business suits or dresses.

13. Business Card Etiquettes
 Business cards are given without formal ritual.
 Have one side of your business card translated into Spanish.
 Present your business card so the Spanish side faces the recipient.

14. Gift Giving Etiquettes
 If invited to dinner at an Argentine's home bring a small gift for the
hostess.
 Since taxes on imported spirits are extremely high, a bottle of
imported spirits is always well received.
 Do not give knives or scissors as they indicate a desire to sever the
relationship.
 Gifts are opened immediately.

15. Challenges Faced By Indian’s while working with / in
Argentina
 Religion
Understanding each others religion because of communication gap like in
India we follow dharmic religion which was originated from Indian
subcontinent, where as in Argentina 70% of the population are Roman
catholic religious festivals in the north-western provinces feature Catholic
icons in ancient Andean indigenous ceremonies.
 Language
Argentina 40 languages are spoken some are Quechua, German, Yiddish etc
but mostly used Spanish language. In India generally Hindi, Punjabi and
English language is spoken.

16. Culture
 In Argentina culture vary from geography to geography and full mixture of
ethnic group where as in Indian culture, values and way of life differ from
people to people.
 European styles all the architecture, cinema and galleries are abundant.
Where as in India we are still maintaining our culture all the diverse
culture such as Indian yoga and Indian cuisine have a profound impact
around the world

17. Cuisine
 Indian’s have wide variety of regional cuisine native to India. Giving the
range of diversity of soil type.
 Indian cuisine we use:-spices, herbs, vegetable and fruits. Most of the
Indian food are influenced by the religious and cultural choices.
 Argentine cuisine may be described as:-combination of Italian and Spanish
cousin.
 As the agricultural products are abundant in the country they consume
meat item mostly like beef, pork, lamb etc and frequently fast food item.

18. Thank you (India)
GRACIAS (Spanish)
Aguyje (Guarani)
Urpichay sonqoy(Quechua)