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Argentina

Argentina. Buenos Aires. By: Alexis. Data Files. Argentina. United States. Population. 37,385,000. 281,422,000. Total Area. 1,073,399. 3,787,319. Life Expectancy. 75. 77. Birthrate. 19. 15. Infant Mortality. 17.8. 7.0. Doctors. 268. 251. Literacy rate. 96. 97.

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Argentina

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  1. Argentina Buenos Aires By: Alexis

  2. Data Files Argentina United States Population 37,385,000 281,422,000 Total Area 1,073,399 3,787,319 Life Expectancy 75 77 Birthrate 19 15 Infant Mortality 17.8 7.0 Doctors 268 251 Literacy rate 96 97 Passenger Cars 136 489 That Argentina must be a decent place to live because they have similar numbers to the U.S. in Life Expectancy, Doctors, Literacy Rate, and Bithrate.

  3. Geography • Southern SA • 34 S, 64 W • Mostly Temperate • Volcanism • Plains in North, Rolling hills in South, Andes on Western Border • Lowest Point: Laguna del Carbon • Highest Point: Cerro Aconcagua • About 3/10 size of the U.S.

  4. History In Argentina, there were two main native groups- Daguita and Garani. Juan De Solis was the first Spainard to land in Argentina, but was killed in 1516. By the late 16th century, Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, was securely established. When the French captured Spain’s King, Argentina fell under the rule of the King, which was not popular. They claimed their independence on July 9, 1816.

  5. Government • Republic • Legal System- West European • President- Cristina Fernandez Kirchher • Over 8 parties • 8 major parties

  6. Economics • Brazil, U.S, China, Germany- Import Partners • Lead, Zine, Tin, Copper, Iron Ore • Agriculture- 9.1 % Tobacco, lemons, wheat, soybeans • Industry- 30.5 % Vehicles, Textiles, and Steel • Services- 60.4 % • 7.2 % Unenployment

  7. Culture • Argtentine • Religion- Roman Catholic- 92% • Spanish (official) • July 9th- Dia de la Independencia • Flag Day- June 20th • Also celebrate X-mas, New Year, etc. • National Symbol- Sun of May Asado (barbeque) Empanadas

  8. Some connections I have made are that the history of Argentina effects the culture because the independence for their country was on July 9th, 1816, it is now celebrated as a part of their culture every year. Connections

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