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There is no one person who named Argentina. In the early 1800's (before Argentina became an independent nation) the people of Buenos Aires were called "argentinos" which means people from silver. This is because there is a very large river in Buenos Aires called the Rio de la Plata, "the river of silver." Therefore the people were called "argentinos" because in Latin the word for silver is "argentium."
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Why did Argentina get named Argentina?
It come from the Latin word , Silver.
Which country in south America is named for silver?
Argentina - Argentum
What country was named after silver?
Argentina was named after the Latin word "argentum," which means silver. The country was named by Spanish explorers who believed the region was rich in silver deposits.
What country has a team named boca juniors?
Argentina
What country in world rugby is named the pumas?
Argentina
What country was name after a metal?
A argentina. Named after silver
What county is named after a soft molted pink stone?
Argentina
What region in Argentina is named after big feet?
yes there is a city named patagonia after big feet
Who is the president in Argentina named?
Cristina Fernandes de Kirchner (2011)
What is the relative location of Argentina?
On the southeastern shore of the Rio de la PlataBuenos Aires is located in the country named Argentina. In addition, Buenos Aires is the largest city and that capital city of the country of Argentina.
Who is the coach for Argentina Soccer Team?
Argentina why do you think each country has its soccer team named by itself!
What country did the last named pope originate from?
Pope Benedict XVI was from Germany. Pope Francis I is from Argentina.
