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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.

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How do they torture their people in Argentina?

Well, honey, they've got quite the repertoire down there in Argentina. From electric shocks and waterboarding to good old-fashioned beatings, they really know how to make someone's day miserable. Let's just say they've got a knack for creative cruelty down in those parts.

How often are leaders elected in Argentina?

The President of Argentina is elected by popular vote every 4 years.

What to visit in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires is known for a couple of things. First and foremost it's known for TANGO, the dance and it's music. Then there's the French architecture that the city is styled after, the city is called the Paris of South America because of it. Then there are it's cafe's and restaurant's with outdoor seating. The port, the beach called Mar de Plata, Also i could not leave out futbol (soccer). The two biggest teams in the country are in BA and they can't stand each other, RIVER PLATE and Boca Jrs.

When in carnival in Argentina?

Argentina doesn't celebrate Carnival you're thinking of Brasil.

Can most of the football players in Argentina Speak Spanish?

Yes, most of the footballers in Argentina speak Spanish, which is called "Castellano" in Argentina.

How did people get to Argentina and who did not originate in Argentina?

The Spanish came to enslave the native population. Other immigrants were Italian, German and has Arabs, Eastern Europeans, Russians as well as Latin America's largest Jewish population and largest population of Irish descendants.

Why does Argentina have bad storms?

It is located closer to the southern part of hemisphere and closer to the south pole which contains many storms. That also explains the high amount of winds.

How do you say good bye in Argentina?

The argentinian official language is spanish. so good luck = Buena suerte

What aid was given to Montserrat?

the uk gave about £41 million, and there were evacuee ships to transport the residents to safety

Does Argentina have allies?

Yes we have.

In foreign trades we are inside the Mercosur with Brasil, Uruguay and Paraguay in first order.

There is some relation actually with Venezuela.

When Argentina claims for the Islas Malvinas all latin America and Spain support the action in the UN every year.

Many years ago, durign the cold war the allies of Argentine or most of the military comerce was with USA, France and Neatherlands, even the UK.

During Falklands War there was indirect support from Brasil (not allowing landings of RAF aircrafts or confiscating weapons in emergency landings), Peru (aircrafts and bombs) and URSS (spy satellites).

What does Argentina's coat of arms mean?

It means they want peace with the world and we should stick together.

Where does the name Argentina come from?

"Argentina" is Spanish and means "land of silver" or "silvery one".

What are wastelands in Argentina?

The Matanza-Riachuelo river basin is highly polluted.

Which hemisphere is buenos aires in?

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. This is determined because it is south of the Equator and west of the Prime Meridian.

Which deserts are located in Chile and Argentina?

Chile as well as Argentina share parts of both the Atacama and the Patagonian Deserts.