Argentina

Argentina Repblica Argentina Population: 40,412,376 Argentina gained its independence from Spain in the early 1800s and became a republic in 1853.

The flag of ArgentinaThe countrys motto is"En unin y libertad which translate to English as "In Unity and Freedom. Coat of ArmsShaking hands represent the union of the populations of Ro de la Plata United Provinces.The silver and blue colors of the bow represent Argentine nationality.The sun announces the rising of a new Nation in the World.The cap represents freedom.The pike stands for defense, if necessary, with weapons.

Argentina is located in South America. It borders the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Bolivia, the Republic of Paraguay, the Federal Republic of Brazil, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

It is divided into 24 provinces.

It is the second largest country in South America after Brazil.Argentine Currency:

PesoArgentina has been ruled mainly by military dictators since 1930.The government is similar to the United States government.Bicamercal- The Senate and the Chamber of DeputiesThe Senate has 72 seats.The Chamber of Deputies has 257 seats.

Cristina Elisabet Fernndez de KirchnerCristina Elisabet Fernndez de Kirchner is the current President of Argentina.She was the First Lady from 2003 until 2007 when her husband died.She was inaugurated in December 2007 as the first elected female President of Argentina.

The President serves a 6-year term.Until 1994, one could not be president unless they were Roman Catholic.

The majority of Argentinas population profess Christianity.Only about 20% of the self-proclaimed Catholics attend church services regularly.Argentine Holidays(2012)New Years Day- January 1 Truth and Justice Memorial Day- March 24Veterans Day and Tribute to the Fallen of the Falklands War- April 2Good Friday- April 6Labour Day- May 1Anniversary of the 1810 Revolution- May 25Death of General Manuel Belgrano- June 18Independence Day- July 9Death of General Jos de San Martn- August 20Columbus Day- October 15Immaculate Conception- December 8Christmas- December 25Traditional Argentine Cuisine Argentina is known for its El asado or barbeque.

They eat most of the pig.Kidneys are sprinkled with rock salt and lemon juice.Chitterlings (Large Intestines) sprinkled with salt or with lemon juice. Barbecue for about 40 minutes or until they look golden brown on each side and crunchySweetbread, which is located from the esophagus to the intestines, is a very expensive delicacy.Chorizo is made of meat and spices.Black Pudding (Blood Pudding) is sausage without meat filled with syrupy blood and spices.One of the most important beverages is yerba mate tea.

It is brewed in a gourd and drank with a silver straw.El submarino is Argentine hot chocolate.

It consists of a hot cup of milk with a chocolate bar served on the side.Alfajores are Argentine cookies.

An alfajor is a sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche or jam. The cookies are often covered with powered sugar, chocolate, coconut, or meringue. The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires is the largest city in Argentina.One-third of Argentinas population live in Buenos Aires. Population: 12.988 million

Buenos Aires has been given the nickname Paris of the South

European Architecture on Ave 5 de mayo La Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires

AskMen.com says the rivalry between these two teams make the Red Sox and Yankees relationship look loving. You cannot visit Argentina without seeing a Boca Junior and River Plate soccer game.

Teatro de Coln located in Buenos Aires is one of the Worlds largest opera houses.

It was declared a National Monument on August 11, 1975.Top 4 Places to Visit in Argentina:Andes Mountains

The average height of the Andes Mountains is 13,000 feet.

Iguazu Falls

The Iguazu Falls were discovered by Spanish Conquistador lvar Nez Cabeza de Vaca in 1541.

PatagoniaCovers over 260,000 square miles over Argentina and Chile.

The region is known for dramatic mountain peaks, an abundance of glaciers and an array of unique wildlife.

The Magellanic penguin is in the endangered species list. About 42,000 die every year because of oil spill.

Found in Patagonia, the Magellanic penguin was named after Ferdinand Magellan, who documented seeing the species in 1519 on his first voyage around the tip of South America.Argentinas Perito Moreno Glacier, which contains the worlds third largest reserve of fresh water, is one of just two glaciers in all of South America that is growing. This phenomena baffles scientists, as most of the worlds glaciers are shrinking because of climate change.

Source: wwfblog.comMendoza

Mendoza is known as Argentinas Napa Valley.

About 150,000 acres of vineyards.The EndSources:EncyclopediaFarm-in-argentina.comGoogle.com/publicdataWelcomeargentina.com Europeworld.comGringoinbuenosaires.comTravel-amazing-southamerica.comArgentour.comCia.govwwfblogs.comerwin.bernhardt.net.nzArgentinastravel.comvisitargentina-arg.blogspot.comSouthamericanfood.about.comRecipegirl.comInfoplease.comNationmaster.com