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Argentina
Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic consolidation.
The second-largest country in South America (after Brazil); strategic location relative to sea lanes between the South Atlantic and the South Pacific Oceans (Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel, Drake Passage); Cerro Aconcagua is South America's tallest mountain, while Laguna del Carbon is the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere
Argentina in Latin means “country of silver,” so named for the natives that brought silver objects to Spanish explorers who landed on their shores. This name is also reflected in Argentina’s Rio de la Plata, meaning the river of silver, one of Latin America’s largest rivers. Now the treasures are in the land and the rivers of this country full of landscapes of incomparable beauty developing the tourist market.
The territory of Argentina is so wide that, considering only the emerged portion of the American continent -almost 2.800.000 sq km , it occupies the eighth place in the world, being only overcome by Russia, Canada, China, United States, Brazil, Australia and India. In spite of its great territorial extension, Argentina presents one of the lowest demographic densities of the world , with most of its population inhabiting the conglomerate of Buenos Aires , the country's capital , with almost 29 million people . However the geographical situation of the country is very peculiar: Argentina is an enormous country, where the climate and geography vary considerably , stretching from hot rainforest in the North to frozen wastes in the South .
Argentina's location is relatively far from the northern hemisphere, where the main centers of economic and politic decisions and the most important markets are concentrated , this induced in certain time to speak of the "isolation" of Argentina , however, the geopolitical and technological changes developed in the last decade of the 20th. century diminish the distances.
This is a land full of natural wonders that are the primary attraction for the traveler .Take a trip to the Pampas , listen to the roaring waters of the Iguazú Falls , visit the endless Patagonia , taste chocolates in Bariloche , practice ski in the Andes in Mendoza , enjoy dancing tango in Buenos Aires , and much more ............
Towns in Argentina (click town name for more information)
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