Argentina is located at the tip of South America. It is four times bigger than Texas, and is the second largest country, after Brazil, in South America.
Argentina has many neighbors. It shares the tip of South America with Chile. To the east and south lies Argentina's biggest neighbor, the Atlantic Ocean. Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay surround Argentina's northern side. About 435 miles south of Argentina is Antarctica- the coldest place on earth. You can find almost any kind of landform there- from beaches to glaciers.
Language.
The official language of Argentina is Spanish. You can also hear dozens of other different languages like English, Polish, German, Korean, or Italian.
Religion .
There in Argentina, most of the people belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Although many Argentines do not go to church regularly, religion is part of everyday life. Sometimes people show their faith in small ways. They say, "If God wishes," when they hope something will happen. Many people also carry prayer card with a saint on it that they think will protect them.
Industry and Trade.
The imports of Argentina are metals, transportation equipment, chemicals, plastics, machinery and industrial equipment.
The exports of Argentina are live animals, oils, minerals, processed food, and vegetable products.
In the last decade, privatization of nationalized industries has been widespread throughout the region. Argentina, in particular, has sold off much of the state sector, including the state telephone and oil companies.
Argentina's industrial output is substantial. It stands at about in US money at $85 billion a year.
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Government.
Between 1930 and 1983, strong governments that gave the people little freedom ruled Argentina. The most famous ruler was Juan Peron, president from1946 to 1955. Peron improved some conditions for workers but ruled with an iron fist. Military leaders in the late 1970s ruled even more harshly, killing thousands of people who went against them.
