Oblique aerial photograph taken in March 1989 looking northwest at Glaciar Viedma in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field

BY: KEELYN MYERS, VICTORIA OYSHI, ALEXANDER NISTOR

Welcome to our book about Argentina where you will learn many facts.

This is a book which we hope you will have fun Pages in the book while learning many ! interesting facts on this People and Culture By: Keelyn Myers subject. Argentina is a country of many wonders and many places Geography and History By: Vicki Oishi to visit. The following pages of ! this book will tell you about the Government and Economy By: Alex Nistor! rich culture of this country. We hope you enjoy your visit in all but actually being there.

Made in Geography on page: 1 People on page: 2 History on page: 3 Culture on page: 4 2011 Government on page: 5 Economy on page: 6 Wars and History Conflicts

Through out he Ancestry Landmarks history of During the 7 year Ancestry Argentina there period between, Ancestry Argentina is known for the has been numerous 15,000 to 30,000 wars and conflicts. civilians were breathtaking landmarks. The famous Ancestry Starting in 1806, either declared Obelisk of is in San dead or either when the British Ancestry claimed missing. Nicolás, Buenos Aires, Argentina. ! tried to capture This monument was built in 1936 in Borenos Aires, but The ancestry of Then in 1982, celebration of the 400th were defeated in Argentina went to Argentina dates back trying. Then a anniversary of the first founding of war with Great to the 1500’s, when revolution for Britain over the Falk the city by Pedro de Mendoza. !The colonized independence Islands, but was Argentina. Some obelisk of Buenos Aires is a popular erupted on 1810. defeated. place for political demonstrations or Which lasted 6 indigenous groups were taking part in victory celebrations. years before independence was including some The Perito Moneno Glacier are decried. Leading people who of course glaciers, but what makes up to the 7 year belonged to the the Perito Moneno Glacier so unique long was between Empire. In which is that there’s not just one glacier, armed and made groups of there’s a sea of glaciers. Making one unarmed civilians. nomadic or In which is called big glacier that covers an area of aeutonomail, but the “Dirty War” about 597 feet and 1.35 inches of most of the ancestors because of all the pure ice. The ice wall of Perito blood that was are of either Italian Moneno Glacier can tower at a spilled. and or either height that can go up to 210 feet. Spanish .

Obelisk of Buenos Aires is in San Nicolás, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Famous Historical Figures The Perito Moneno Glacier Though out Argentina history there have been many famous figures, but one person that comes to my mind right away is Evita Peron. Evita Peron was once the President on Argentina, in which she made one of the most remarkable President

Argentina has very had. When she became powerful within the pro-Peronist trade unions, primarily for speaking on behalf of labor rights. She also ran the Ministry

of Labor and heath. The people loved her, but after a few years Evita became very ill and was diagnosed with cancer. She die on July 23, 1952 are the age of 33. Soon after they gave Evita Peron the title of "Spiritual Leader of the Nation" by the Argentina Congress. Today there are broadway shows, movies, everything you just name it there’s something about her. The Pink House of Argentina Government

The government of Argentina is not much different than the American Government 1. The Argentina Government Type The Argentina government is a Republic with 23 Provinces and 1 Federal District. The Federal District is just like Washington DC, only it is named Buenos Aires.

2. Defense Budget and Active Troops The defense budget of Argentina is at the time 2.05 million . The active troops set out by the government is are approximate 76,000. ! ! Government Branches

3. Federal Rights !!! Executive Branch Like America, Argentina has a law passed that anyone can vote The Argentina Executive Branch is just like ours after they reach the age of 18. consisting of a president who is now President Christina The of Argentina de Kirchner. Also the Chief of State, Vice President, and the Presidents Cabinet. !!Supreme Court In the Supreme Court, the Argentina president will appoint the members. !!Legislative Branch In the Argentina government the Legislative Branch President Christina de Kirchner consists of the 72-seat Senate and the 257-Seat Chamber of Deputies.

!!!Interesting Facts Instead of the House, Argentina has a Pink House! Culture

Their Food Their Religion and Some of the food people in Argentina eat is, a LOT of beef, Celebrations they have barbecues, empanadas*, pasta, and ice cream 92% of the Argentina with over 60 flavors to choose from. Some things they have to people are Roman drink is Yerba Mate**, and tea. Yerba Mate is usually put in Catholic. There are also a special cup and drank with a special straw. Tea is often 400,000 Jewish people drank with friends and has a snack to go with it. Argentina and some Protestants. people have at least 3 meals a day. They celebrate Carnival, the 1810 revolution, and like us Americans, Easter *Empanadas=small pies with either beef, vegetables, or and Christmas. In cheese in it. Argentina, the people speak Spanish and love **Yerba Mate=a drink somewhat like tea. to listen to music while doing the tango.

Traditional Clothing Some traditional clothing is the clothing of a cowboy. Which would be a hat, a neckerchief, cowboy pants and a pair of boots. People Entertainment Americans and Argentinians like to do some of the same things like watching t.v., Typical Family Lives playing chess, watching movies and hanging out There are usually small families in a household. The with friends. One thing children in the families get tons of attention from their that Argentinians like to do is lawn bowling*. family members. The language that is spoken at home is The favorite activity at Spanish. The population in Argentina is 41.34. a 15 year old birthday party is having couples dance together. Most of the work.

*lawn bowling-bowling EDUCATION outside on the ground To start school, they have to be 6 years old. They finish school at the age of 14. The children are taught to speak Spanish.

Sports The most popular sport in Argentina is soccer. They have the best soccer teams in the world. Another popular sport is *. They also play tennis, basketball, rugby, auto racing**, and boxing.

*pato=means duck in Spanish=in a game of pato, the players ride on horses and try to grab the ball/duck and throw it into the goal.

**auto racing=race cars Economy The Argentinian Peso

The Argentina economy is different than the American Economy.

1. The Currency of Argentina The official currency of Argentina is the Argentinian peso. This currency has rapidly devalued in the last 12 years. This has started with the economical crisis of 1998. 3.09 Argentina peso equals one US dollar 2. Labor Force of Argentina The Labor force of Argentina has a huge amount of women in its labor force. This country in has gotten over the fact that men might not be better than Exports and Imports women. The president of Argentina is a Imports woman. 3. Labor Categories of Argentina The Argentinians give about $42.6 billion on the imports. The The main categories of labor force main importers are who contributes about 36.1%, The USA include Services and Industries with a small amount of Agriculture. Services which contributes 14.4%, China which contributes 6.3%, and contain the main percentage of the Germany which contributes about 5.1% population with a whopping 76% of the population, Industries only take up 23% while the Agriculture that has rapidly decreased since the fifties when a Exports President wants to be “up to date” is now In Argentina the economy gets $54.6 billion so the total amount 1% of the population. that they gain is 12 billion. The main exporters are Brazil which Argentinians at work makes up 16.9%, Chile which makes up 8.9%, USA which makes up 8.9%, China which makes up 7.9%. The main exports in this country is beef and fish.

A boat carrying goods Other Information

The Internet in Argentina is very common and is often used. As well as the telephone which lets the people connect more often. G Wildlife Regions Climate Argentina is made up of four main Like many places in the world, Argentina regions known as Gran Chaco, the land e Argentina has an of scrub forests and few people lying can have both warmth and cold in one season, abundant mount of between Pargn River to the east and the plants and animals at the same time. For Argentina is below the lower range of Andes to the west. throughout the four o equator, making the northern part of regions. Although Mesopotamia is the region with a Argentina warmer then the southern part in the there is a contrast of climate of hot, humid weather as the gr winter. Then in the summer time, the climate is wildlife depending land is consumed with rolling grasses plains and swampy forests lying to the colder in the north, but in the south the on the climate in the area. Life in far north. lies to the south of temperature drops even lower then it was a Argentina flourishes Argentina and occupies more than a before. The average temperatures in January from Magellan quarter of Argentina with a population are 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the north and 60 Penguins, slipping of 5 percent. This small population is he p degrees Fahrenheit in the south. Then in July and sliding on snowy outcome of scarce rainfall and weak soil white ground. To for farming in the area. The last region is the temperatures are 60 degrees Fahrenheit in birds flying high in Pampas, this land has one of the most the north and about 40 degrees Fahrenheit in tropical rain forests h richest topsoil in the world. For fields of the south. The climate is also affected by the as the morning due drips from the leaves soybean, corn and wheat cover most of ocean winds that flow through Argentina’s of a Kapok tree. the land with great herds of cattle take y airs. to the pastures of Pampas.

In the wide area Argentina covers, there are all different kinds of plants and animals that could be usually found either in a warmer climate or a cold climate. !For palms are found Landforms and Waterforms mostly up north, they are a unique plant, as they are dated back 65 million years ago and can each live 100 years. !The sunflower is also found is the northern part of Argentina as they usually range in height to be 3 to 10 feet tall, ! with up to 1000 seeds in the head of the sun The landscape of Argentina is a flower. Last but not least we have the pear and magnificent dealing with vast deserts, mountain the quebracho. !The pear as we all know is a ranges, grassy plains, swamps and forest. delectable fruit that grows on a tree. !To which These stretch an area of 1,073,518 square can be grown almost anywhere, but did you miles of breath taking sights that you’ll never know that a pear is 85% water and 15% carbohydrates. Then we have the quebracho, see anywhere else. a tree of many uses, for the name quebracho Across the country of Argentina, the main means “axe-breaker”, in other words a very landforms are the San Ignacio Mini Ruins, lying hard wood. The wood from the quebracho is to the north, dating back to the 17th and 18th so strong that it’s used for telephone poles and century. Then to the south, the the Perito railroad ties. Moreno Glacier of Sanata Cruz is a sight to There is a heap of different animals I could see. With the famous Cerro Torre in Patagonia use as example for wildlife, but to make this shorter, I’ll start will penguins. Yes, penguin, is just spontaneous. these adorable creatures are called Magellanic Waterforms are common in Argentina like Penguins. These specific penguins lay their eggs the Liquazu Falls, that are 1.5 times higher then on pebbles and are only about 24 to 30 inches the Niagara Falls. Theses gorgeous falls tall weighing around 5.9 pounds to 14.3 boarded Brazil with the water flow traveling pounds. !Black howler is a species of the howler monkey family. This group of monkeys is through both Argentina and Brazil. found in the northern part of Argentina and is usually found in groups of 7 to 9 individuals. Natural Resources Then we have the Guanaco, is native to South Argentina is well known for their rich America with a stance between 3.5 feet to 4 natural resources. !There for dealing with farming feet. These animals weigh around 200 pounds of beef, corn, soybeans, wheat and oil. The and are found in the south at an altitude of resources are exported from Pampas and are 13,000 feet above sea level. Except in transported to where ever the demand is needed. ! Patagonia, where the altitude is so great that glaciers are formed. This particular animal has In more detail, some products like oil are able to around 68 million red blood cells in one meet local demands and exporting oil to other teaspoon which is four time the amount that a countries too. human has. The Authors of This Book

These are the Authors of this book they all originated in state college and are currently

enrolled in Mount Nittany Middle School. They are all in Mrs. Ceschini’s homeroom and are in Mrs. Kaufmans social studies.

In Argentina the people eat more beef Almost 90% of Argentinians have pere capita than anyone in the world. originated from Europe.

Interesting Facts In Argentina people are known Argentina has Penguins! to not give enough space in conversation.