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Argentina
The Argentine Republic is a South American neighbor of Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Brazil, and Bolivia. Argentina owes its name to the clear, shining silvery whiteness of its streams and coastal beaches. Contributors typically want to know about the country's exciting night life; Italian immigrant heritage; many artistic, literary and musical accomplishments; up-and-down politics; and vast mineral and natural resources.
1,169 Questions
What is Argentina named after?
It is named after Argent (Latin word for Silver). The Latin word is in turn derived from the Sanskrit word for 'silvery gleaming' or 'silvery white' Arjuna, in turn named after Arjuna - the great warrior hero of the Indian epic Mahabharata c. 400 BCE.
Which is bigger South America or Argentina?
Brazil is the largest South American Country, Followed by Argentina (2nd largest in South America) and then Colombia, making it the 3rd, which by the way it is spelled "COLOMBIA" and not "Columbia". These are 2 completely different things, Colombia is a country in South America and Columbia refers to different name in the USA. Check it out.
Are there castles in Argentina?
No, there isn't a king or queen in Argentina. Argentina is not a monarchy. Cristina Elizabet Fernández de Kirchner is the current President of Argentina (But she feels like a Queen, haha)
What country is Buenos Aries as a capital?
South America
Argentina-Buenos Aires
Columbia-Bogota
Peru-Lima
Brazil-Brasilia
Chile-Santiago
Uruguay-Montevideo
Paraguay-Asuncion
Venezuela-Caracas
Guyana-Georgetown
Suriname-Paramaribo
French Guinea-Cayenne
Ecuador-Quito
Bolivia-La Paz
North America
Canada-Ottawa United States-Washington DC
Mexico-Mexico City
Belize-Belmopan
Guatemala-Guatemala City
El Savador-San Salvador
Honduras-Tegucigalpa
Nicaragua-Managua
Costa Rica-San Jose
Panama-Panama City
The Caribbean
Bahamas-Nassau
Cuba-Havana
Haiti-Port au Prince
Dominican Republic-Santo Domingo
Jamaica-Kingston
St Kitts & Nevis-Basseterre
Antigua & Barbuda-St John's
Dominica-Roseau
St Lucia-Castries
St Vincent & The Grenadines-Kingstown
Barbados-Bridgetown
Grenada-St George's
Trinidad & Tobago-Port of Spain
What are the major imports of Argentina?
the major imports of argentina are the crpos and reliable resources.¨Argentina mainly grows crops and relies on agricultural products to provide for its country.
¨So when it comes to technology it has to turn somewhere else for help.
Are there rainforests in Argentina?
In the north subtropical in the south a subartic climate.
Meaning that Argentina is not hot, its not freezing either. Argentina is midway. It is on the very bottom of south America, so kind of far from the equator. But that doesn't mean its cold.
What do you call a cowboy in Argentina or Uruguay?
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New Answer: Cowboys in South America are known by a variety of different names in different regions. Cowboys in South America are very diverse from each other and from the American Cowboy. The term Gaucho is commonly used to describe residents of the South American pampas, chacos, Patagonian grasslands, or south of Brazil. In Brazil they are known as Peão or Peões, but if you say Cowboy they will know what you mean. In Venezuelan or Colombian the person is known as a llanero. In Uruguay and Paraguay the person is known as a vaquero. In Chile the person is a huaso, and in Mexico the person is known as a charro.
Is there a gap store in buenos aires Argentina?
There is no address of a GAP store in Buenos Aires because there does not appear to be a store there. GAP stores are located in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Italy. There is also an online store but there is no delivery service to Buenos Aires.
Is this a large or small country Argentina?
Argentina is the largest Spanish-speaking country (by area) in South America.
Colombia has a greater population, Spanish-speaking or otherwise (about 46 million, about 6 million more than Argentina).
Argentinas major historical event?
•1502 - Viaje de Amerigo Vespucci
•1810 - Napoleón derrocamiento el rey de España
•1825 - Reino Unido oficialmente reconocido Argentine como independencia pais
•1853 - Constitucion anuncia
•1973 - Argentina tiene primero general elecciones en diez años
No.
Argentina is in South America, not in Europe. It is definately not part of the European Union.
Where is the lowest point in Argentina?
Aconcagua in the world's highest mountain range, the Andes, is the highest point in South America. The lowest point in South America is Laguna del Carbon, a salt lake in Santa Cruz, Argentina is the lowest point in South America.
What sports do argentina play?
Football is by far the most popular sport in Argentina.
Other sports include:
- Athletics
- Auto racing
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Field hockey
- Fishing
- Golf
- Handball
- Mountaineering
- Paddle tennis
- Polo
- Roller hockey
- Rowing
- Rugby union
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
They are separated by the Great Andes Mountains. The Andes are the world's longest continental mountain range.
What are people from Argentina called?
People from Buenos Aires city proper are called porteños(people of the port)
What are Argentina's landmarks?
Some of the famous landmarks in Argentina are:
- The waterfall of Iguazu River
- Puerto Iguazo
- Puerto Madero
- San Martin de los Andes
- Casa Rosada
- Plaza de Mayo
Hope i helped!
How does Argentina celebrate Day of the Dead?
Day of the Dead is not celebrated in Argentina as it is in other countries such as Spain, Portugal or Mexico. It is a religious holiday (November 2), but only the most devout families visit their relatives and clean up their tombstones, changing flowers and the like. Being a holiday, some eat with their relatives, but that's pretty much it.
