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The document provides an overview of Argentina, including its location in South America, climate, landscapes, and notable landmarks. It highlights some of Argentina's most famous attractions such as Iguazu Falls, the glaciers in Patagonia, and the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua. The summary also mentions inventions from Argentina like fingerprints identification, the heart bypass surgery, and contributions to cinema with two Argentine movies winning Best Foreign Film Oscars.
The document summarizes the key events and figures of the Cuban Revolution. The revolution overthrew the authoritarian government of Fulgencio Batista in 1959, led by Fidel Castro, Ernesto "Che" Guevara, and their rebel group. After taking power, Castro's government instituted socialist policies like agrarian reform, nationalizing foreign-owned land and businesses. The revolution transformed Cuba from a capitalist to a communist country.
The document discusses the history of Argentina from the first European arrival in 1516 to the mid-1800s. It covers early Spanish settlement and domination, the creation of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata in 1776, the fight for independence in the 1810s led by San Martin, and the ongoing conflicts between Unitarians and Federalists in the early decades after independence. It also provides biographical details on influential figures like Juan Manuel de Rosas, who became a dictator in the 1830s and ruled until 1852.
1 in 100 American children have a parent in prison. This separates children from their sole caregiver and can cause fear, anxiety, anger, sadness and depression in children. It also hurts incarcerated parents who feel guilt, fear, isolation and hopelessness. The document discusses the impact on children and parents and provides resources for helping children cope and maintaining the parent-child relationship while the parent is incarcerated, including a national bill of rights for these children.
Een unieke vijfdaagse verdiepingscursus in jezelf, waarbij de toepassing ervan vooral weer gericht wordt op het prettiger omgaan met je dagelijkse activiteiten.
This document provides a summary of key concepts from the book "Native Voices - American Indian Identity and Resistance" edited by Richard A. Grounds, George E. Tinker, and David E. Wilkins. It discusses the legacy of Vine Deloria Jr., a prominent Native American author and activist, and covers several chapters that address topics like ethnoastronomy in Native cultures, gender roles, indigenous languages, and the legal doctrine of reserved rights for Native tribes.
Presentación argentina mozilla world expo 03eugeniaortiz
The document provides an overview of Argentina, including its location in South America, climate, landscapes, and notable landmarks. It highlights some of Argentina's most famous attractions such as Iguazu Falls, the glaciers in Patagonia, and the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua. The summary also mentions inventions from Argentina like fingerprints identification, the heart bypass surgery, and contributions to cinema with two Argentine movies winning Best Foreign Film Oscars.
The document summarizes the key events and figures of the Cuban Revolution. The revolution overthrew the authoritarian government of Fulgencio Batista in 1959, led by Fidel Castro, Ernesto "Che" Guevara, and their rebel group. After taking power, Castro's government instituted socialist policies like agrarian reform, nationalizing foreign-owned land and businesses. The revolution transformed Cuba from a capitalist to a communist country.
The document discusses the history of Argentina from the first European arrival in 1516 to the mid-1800s. It covers early Spanish settlement and domination, the creation of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata in 1776, the fight for independence in the 1810s led by San Martin, and the ongoing conflicts between Unitarians and Federalists in the early decades after independence. It also provides biographical details on influential figures like Juan Manuel de Rosas, who became a dictator in the 1830s and ruled until 1852.
1 in 100 American children have a parent in prison. This separates children from their sole caregiver and can cause fear, anxiety, anger, sadness and depression in children. It also hurts incarcerated parents who feel guilt, fear, isolation and hopelessness. The document discusses the impact on children and parents and provides resources for helping children cope and maintaining the parent-child relationship while the parent is incarcerated, including a national bill of rights for these children.
Een unieke vijfdaagse verdiepingscursus in jezelf, waarbij de toepassing ervan vooral weer gericht wordt op het prettiger omgaan met je dagelijkse activiteiten.
This document provides a summary of key concepts from the book "Native Voices - American Indian Identity and Resistance" edited by Richard A. Grounds, George E. Tinker, and David E. Wilkins. It discusses the legacy of Vine Deloria Jr., a prominent Native American author and activist, and covers several chapters that address topics like ethnoastronomy in Native cultures, gender roles, indigenous languages, and the legal doctrine of reserved rights for Native tribes.
Presentación argentina mozilla world expo 03eugeniaortiz
The document provides an overview of Argentina, including its location in South America, climate, landscapes, and notable landmarks. It highlights Argentina's diverse geography and climate zones, from glaciers to arid lands. It then shares pictures and details about several famous Argentine destinations and natural wonders, such as Iguazu Falls, the Andes Mountains, and whales in the southern coast. The summary concludes with a brief mention of notable Argentine inventions, Nobel Prize winners, and Oscar-winning films that highlight aspects of Argentina.
Sports&soc ses 09 origins sport catalonia spainxaviercarmaniu
This document discusses the origins and expansion of modern sports in Spain and Catalonia from the 19th century. It traces how sports originated in England and were adopted by the bourgeois class in Spanish cities like Barcelona and Madrid as a leisure activity. Sports expanded due to industrialization, liberal politics, and interactions with foreigners. The most popular early sports included cycling, tennis, soccer, and swimming. Intellectuals like Pau Casals and Josep Carner participated in tennis. Sports continued growing into the early 20th century.
Argentina is located in South America, bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay. Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city, known for its vibrant culture such as tango dancing. Football is hugely popular in Argentina, influenced by British immigrants in the 19th century. Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi are two of Argentina's most famous football players.
This document provides 61 facts about various countries and geographical regions around the world, organized by continent. Some key facts include:
- Canada has a low population of 33 million people despite being the second largest country by land area. Ice hockey is the national sport.
- The Statue of Liberty in New York City was a gift from France. Hollywood's famous sign was originally part of an advertising campaign.
- Mexico City sinks about 10 cm per year due to being built on an ancient lake bed. The smallest dog breed, Chihuahuas, originated in Mexico.
- Costa Rica abolished its national army in 1949 and is renowned for its natural diversity and eco-tourism.
- Brazil hosts the famous
This document provides information on where Spanish is spoken around the world, including specific countries in Europe, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and the United States. It lists the capital cities of each Spanish-speaking country and offers brief facts and notable people from many of the countries. The document concludes by noting that over 28 million people in the United States speak Spanish and that Spanish is the second largest language in the U.S.
If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country? Answered by Eduardo Fernandez de Soto
Interesting and amazing facts about mexicostevendiana
Mexico has a long and diverse history, with many indigenous civilizations like the Olmecs, Zapotecs, and Aztecs contributing to modern Mexican culture. The Aztecs built the great city of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City, before being conquered by the Spanish in the 1500s. Mexico gained independence in 1810 after 300 years of Spanish rule. Today, Mexico has a population of over 120 million people and is a diverse blend of indigenous, European, and other influences. It is known for cultural contributions like chocolate, corn, and tequila, as well as traditions like Dia de los Muertos and mariachi music. Tourism is also a large part of Mexico's economy
Real Madrid was founded in 1902 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in the world. Key events included signing star player Alfredo Di Stefano in 1953 which helped Madrid dominate European competitions in the 1950s-60s. Under long-time president Santiago Bernabéu from 1943-1978, Madrid established itself as a global brand and built their iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium. In the 2000s, president Florentino Pérez pursued high-profile "Galáctico" signings like Figo, Zidane, and Beckham but rivalry with Barcelona intensified as Barca emerged as the dominant force in Spain. Real Madrid remains one of the most valuable brands in soccer linked to Spanish
The document provides an overview of Mexico City, also known as the City of Palaces. It discusses the city's location in central Mexico, population of over 20 million people, and predominantly Catholic religion. Key attractions highlighted include the Basilica of Guadalupe, Xochimilco canals, UNAM University, Chapultepec Forest, and Historic Center. The document also covers Mexico City's climate, celebrations like Dia de los Muertos, and famous restaurants for sampling Mexican cuisine.
This document provides information about Spain's relationships with various European countries. It discusses the history, culture, economics, and people that connect Spain to Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Turkey, and others. Specific details include the influence of Greek culture on Spain, important trade partners and goods exchanged with Lithuania and Poland, famous Romanians and Poles in Spain, and the role of international brigades from Europe in the Spanish Civil War.
This document provides an overview of Colombia, including its geography, history, culture, economy, and festivals. Some key points:
- Colombia is located in northwestern South America with a population of over 47 million people and its capital and largest city is Bogotá.
- Major early civilizations included the Quimbaya, Muisca, and Tairona. Archaeological sites from these cultures are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Spanish is the official language but English is also official in two islands. A variety of ethnic groups and indigenous languages also exist.
- Popular sports include soccer, cycling, and weightlifting. Famous soccer players include James Rodríguez.
- Distinctive
FC Barcelona was founded in 1899 and has grown to over 140,000 members, winning numerous trophies over the decades while also representing Catalan identity and values of democracy, though it struggled at times under dictatorship and faced some controversy with sponsors; the club enjoyed legendary players like Kubala and Cruyff and its most successful period under Guardiola, known as the "Dream Team".
The document provides information about the history and modern Olympic Games in 3 paragraphs and 6 sections. It discusses the origins of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece and their revival in the modern era as a major international event. Key details include that the ancient Games lasted over 1000 years and athletes competed for honor, not material prizes. Today over 200 nations participate in Summer and Winter Games held every 4 years across 35 sports. Sections also profile famous Olympic athletes like Carl Lewis, Michael Phelps, Birgit Fischer, Abebe Bikila, Nadia Comaneci, and Usain Bolt.
The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, United States from July 28th to August 12th. Over 6,800 athletes from 140 countries competed across 21 sports. This was the first Olympics to turn a profit, around $200 million. Some notable achievements included Carl Lewis winning 4 gold medals, the first use of podiums for medal ceremonies, and Romania breaking records with their number of medals won.
Spain owns the Canary Islands. The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon in the USA. Liverpool won the League and FA Cup "double" in 1986. Hydrogen is the lightest element with an atomic number of 1. Marie Antoinette is reported to have said "Let them eat cake" before the French Revolution in 1789. An orchestra tunes to the note A. Luis Figo was voted European Footballer of the Year for 2000. The capital city of Morocco is Rabat. ICBM stands for Inter-continental Ballistic Missile. ENT stands for Ear Nose and Throat in the medical world. Canada has an area of approximately 3.85 million square miles, a
This document provides information about Chile, including its capital, population, language, currency, area, and motto. It discusses the Araucanía region and its population, area, capital, and main economic activities. It also lists some traditional Chilean foods and music. Key Chilean artists mentioned include Pablo Neruda, Gabriela Mistral, Violeta Parra, and Roberto Matta. It provides brief biographies of Neruda, Mistral, Parra, and Matta, noting their accomplishments. The comic character Condorito, created by René Ríos, is also discussed.
Interesting and amazing facts about mexicostevendiana
This document provides 58 interesting facts about Mexico. Some key points include: Mexico introduced foods like chocolate, corn and chilies to the world; Mexico City is built on an ancient Aztec city and is sinking due to pumping of underground water; the Aztecs practiced human sacrifice of thousands of victims per year and their descendants still speak Nahuatl; Mexico has a diverse population descended from many indigenous civilizations as well as Spanish colonizers. Mexico has many UNESCO World Heritage sites reflecting its rich cultural history.
This document provides information about Spanish-speaking countries and their people, including Mexico, Spain, Cuba, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Puerto Rico. For each country, it lists notable figures in arts, sports, and history. Mexico is highlighted for artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, soccer player Hugo Sanchez, and historical figures Hernan Cortes and Pancho Villa. Spain produced Salvador Dali and Francisco de Goya in arts and tennis player Alex Corretja in sports. Cuba is known for poet Jose Marti, Che Guevara, and actor Andy Garcia as well as athletes Ivan Pedroso and Luis Borroto.
Presentación argentina mozilla world expo 03eugeniaortiz
The document provides an overview of Argentina, including its location in South America, climate, landscapes, and notable landmarks. It highlights Argentina's diverse geography and climate zones, from glaciers to arid lands. It then shares pictures and details about several famous Argentine destinations and natural wonders, such as Iguazu Falls, the Andes Mountains, and whales in the southern coast. The summary concludes with a brief mention of notable Argentine inventions, Nobel Prize winners, and Oscar-winning films that highlight aspects of Argentina.
Sports&soc ses 09 origins sport catalonia spainxaviercarmaniu
This document discusses the origins and expansion of modern sports in Spain and Catalonia from the 19th century. It traces how sports originated in England and were adopted by the bourgeois class in Spanish cities like Barcelona and Madrid as a leisure activity. Sports expanded due to industrialization, liberal politics, and interactions with foreigners. The most popular early sports included cycling, tennis, soccer, and swimming. Intellectuals like Pau Casals and Josep Carner participated in tennis. Sports continued growing into the early 20th century.
Argentina is located in South America, bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay. Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city, known for its vibrant culture such as tango dancing. Football is hugely popular in Argentina, influenced by British immigrants in the 19th century. Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi are two of Argentina's most famous football players.
This document provides 61 facts about various countries and geographical regions around the world, organized by continent. Some key facts include:
- Canada has a low population of 33 million people despite being the second largest country by land area. Ice hockey is the national sport.
- The Statue of Liberty in New York City was a gift from France. Hollywood's famous sign was originally part of an advertising campaign.
- Mexico City sinks about 10 cm per year due to being built on an ancient lake bed. The smallest dog breed, Chihuahuas, originated in Mexico.
- Costa Rica abolished its national army in 1949 and is renowned for its natural diversity and eco-tourism.
- Brazil hosts the famous
This document provides information on where Spanish is spoken around the world, including specific countries in Europe, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and the United States. It lists the capital cities of each Spanish-speaking country and offers brief facts and notable people from many of the countries. The document concludes by noting that over 28 million people in the United States speak Spanish and that Spanish is the second largest language in the U.S.
If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country? Answered by Eduardo Fernandez de Soto
Interesting and amazing facts about mexicostevendiana
Mexico has a long and diverse history, with many indigenous civilizations like the Olmecs, Zapotecs, and Aztecs contributing to modern Mexican culture. The Aztecs built the great city of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City, before being conquered by the Spanish in the 1500s. Mexico gained independence in 1810 after 300 years of Spanish rule. Today, Mexico has a population of over 120 million people and is a diverse blend of indigenous, European, and other influences. It is known for cultural contributions like chocolate, corn, and tequila, as well as traditions like Dia de los Muertos and mariachi music. Tourism is also a large part of Mexico's economy
Real Madrid was founded in 1902 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in the world. Key events included signing star player Alfredo Di Stefano in 1953 which helped Madrid dominate European competitions in the 1950s-60s. Under long-time president Santiago Bernabéu from 1943-1978, Madrid established itself as a global brand and built their iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium. In the 2000s, president Florentino Pérez pursued high-profile "Galáctico" signings like Figo, Zidane, and Beckham but rivalry with Barcelona intensified as Barca emerged as the dominant force in Spain. Real Madrid remains one of the most valuable brands in soccer linked to Spanish
The document provides an overview of Mexico City, also known as the City of Palaces. It discusses the city's location in central Mexico, population of over 20 million people, and predominantly Catholic religion. Key attractions highlighted include the Basilica of Guadalupe, Xochimilco canals, UNAM University, Chapultepec Forest, and Historic Center. The document also covers Mexico City's climate, celebrations like Dia de los Muertos, and famous restaurants for sampling Mexican cuisine.
This document provides information about Spain's relationships with various European countries. It discusses the history, culture, economics, and people that connect Spain to Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Turkey, and others. Specific details include the influence of Greek culture on Spain, important trade partners and goods exchanged with Lithuania and Poland, famous Romanians and Poles in Spain, and the role of international brigades from Europe in the Spanish Civil War.
This document provides an overview of Colombia, including its geography, history, culture, economy, and festivals. Some key points:
- Colombia is located in northwestern South America with a population of over 47 million people and its capital and largest city is Bogotá.
- Major early civilizations included the Quimbaya, Muisca, and Tairona. Archaeological sites from these cultures are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Spanish is the official language but English is also official in two islands. A variety of ethnic groups and indigenous languages also exist.
- Popular sports include soccer, cycling, and weightlifting. Famous soccer players include James Rodríguez.
- Distinctive
FC Barcelona was founded in 1899 and has grown to over 140,000 members, winning numerous trophies over the decades while also representing Catalan identity and values of democracy, though it struggled at times under dictatorship and faced some controversy with sponsors; the club enjoyed legendary players like Kubala and Cruyff and its most successful period under Guardiola, known as the "Dream Team".
The document provides information about the history and modern Olympic Games in 3 paragraphs and 6 sections. It discusses the origins of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece and their revival in the modern era as a major international event. Key details include that the ancient Games lasted over 1000 years and athletes competed for honor, not material prizes. Today over 200 nations participate in Summer and Winter Games held every 4 years across 35 sports. Sections also profile famous Olympic athletes like Carl Lewis, Michael Phelps, Birgit Fischer, Abebe Bikila, Nadia Comaneci, and Usain Bolt.
The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, United States from July 28th to August 12th. Over 6,800 athletes from 140 countries competed across 21 sports. This was the first Olympics to turn a profit, around $200 million. Some notable achievements included Carl Lewis winning 4 gold medals, the first use of podiums for medal ceremonies, and Romania breaking records with their number of medals won.
Spain owns the Canary Islands. The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon in the USA. Liverpool won the League and FA Cup "double" in 1986. Hydrogen is the lightest element with an atomic number of 1. Marie Antoinette is reported to have said "Let them eat cake" before the French Revolution in 1789. An orchestra tunes to the note A. Luis Figo was voted European Footballer of the Year for 2000. The capital city of Morocco is Rabat. ICBM stands for Inter-continental Ballistic Missile. ENT stands for Ear Nose and Throat in the medical world. Canada has an area of approximately 3.85 million square miles, a
This document provides information about Chile, including its capital, population, language, currency, area, and motto. It discusses the Araucanía region and its population, area, capital, and main economic activities. It also lists some traditional Chilean foods and music. Key Chilean artists mentioned include Pablo Neruda, Gabriela Mistral, Violeta Parra, and Roberto Matta. It provides brief biographies of Neruda, Mistral, Parra, and Matta, noting their accomplishments. The comic character Condorito, created by René Ríos, is also discussed.
Interesting and amazing facts about mexicostevendiana
This document provides 58 interesting facts about Mexico. Some key points include: Mexico introduced foods like chocolate, corn and chilies to the world; Mexico City is built on an ancient Aztec city and is sinking due to pumping of underground water; the Aztecs practiced human sacrifice of thousands of victims per year and their descendants still speak Nahuatl; Mexico has a diverse population descended from many indigenous civilizations as well as Spanish colonizers. Mexico has many UNESCO World Heritage sites reflecting its rich cultural history.
This document provides information about Spanish-speaking countries and their people, including Mexico, Spain, Cuba, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Puerto Rico. For each country, it lists notable figures in arts, sports, and history. Mexico is highlighted for artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, soccer player Hugo Sanchez, and historical figures Hernan Cortes and Pancho Villa. Spain produced Salvador Dali and Francisco de Goya in arts and tennis player Alex Corretja in sports. Cuba is known for poet Jose Marti, Che Guevara, and actor Andy Garcia as well as athletes Ivan Pedroso and Luis Borroto.
2. LQ, LV Acronyms for aviation +54 International Tel. code .ar Internet domain $ Argentino (U$s 1= $3,90) Currency Spanish Official Language Varied – (it depends on the region) Climate and geography 40.914.000 hab. 31th in the world Population 2.780.4006 Km 2 . 8th largest in the world Area Buenos aires + 23 provinces Capital city
3. National Symbols “ Unity and Freedom” Next year we will commemorate 200 years of First Govenment Junta (May Revolution) 1810 - 2010 National Shield National bird “El Hornero” National Flag National flower “El Ceibo”
4. We export to other parts of the world: Corn Wheat Soybean Beef, dairy and leather
5. Argentinian great sports power :: Football The Argentine football team won two world cups: one in 1978 and 1986 Diego Maradona :: considered to be the best player of all times . Now National team coach Lionel Messi :: best worldwide player, accoding to FIFA
6. Last year Argentine rugby team “ Los Pumas ” won the third place in the rugby world cup Argentinian great sports power :: Rugby Juan Martin Hernandez :: 3rd place in rugby according to International ranking Felipe Contempomi :: 5th place in rugby according to International ranking
7. Luciana Aymar is considered the best hockey player in the world in the last four years. Argentinian great sports power :: Hockey Last year Argentine Hockey team “ Las Leonas ” won the first place in the Champions Trophy
8. Argentinian great sports power :: Tennis Juan Martín del Potro :: 5th in the ATP ranking
11. Our Nobel prizes CARLOS SAAVEDRA LAMAS 1936 :: Premio Nobel de la Paz BERNARDO ALBERTO HOUSSAY 1947 :: Premio Nobel en Fisiología y Medicina LUIS FEDERICO LELOIR 1970 :: Premio Nobel de Química ADOLFO PÉREZ ESQUIVEL 1890 :: Premio Nobel de la Paz CÉSAR MILSTEIN 1984 :: Premio Nobel en Fisiología y Medicina
12. We have invented among other things… Birome :: Biró in 1936 Bus :: Di Cesare and Alejandro Castelvi 1925 Seat BKF :: Bonet, Kurchan and Ferrari 1938 Dr. René Favaloro :: first Bypass coronary surgery in the world Arq. Cezar Pellie: Petronas towers Kuala Lumpur, Malasia.
13. Touristic attractions in different regions… Iguazú falls Beaches :: Mar del Plata Wonderful deserts :: Valle de la Luna San Juan Wonderful deserts :: Rally Dakar 2009 Buenos Aires :: Capital City Ushuaia :: the southernmost city of the world “ Cerro Aconcagua” :: The highest peak in América :: 6.962 mt and the second in the world “ La Cumbrecita” :: Pedestrian and ecological town Snowed peaks :: Las leñas, Bariloche, Esquel and many more… Hill of Seven Colours :: Northwest area Glacier Perito Moreno