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Argentina
Facts & Information
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| Location
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Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean,
between Chile and Uruguay |
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| Climate
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Mostly temperate, arid in southeast, subantarctic
in southwest |
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| Terrain
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Rich plains of the Pampas in northern half,
flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes
along western border |
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| Population
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39,537,943 |
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| Nationality
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Argentine |
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| Ethnic groups
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White 97%, mestizo, Amerindian, or other non-white
groups 3% |
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| Religions
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Nominally Roman Catholic 92%, Protestant 2%,
Jewish 2%, other 4% |
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| Languages
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Spanish (official), English, Italian, German, French |
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| Government Type
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Republic |
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| Capital
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Buenos Aires |
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| Currency
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Argentine peso (ARS) |
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| Description of Flag
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Three equal horizontal bands of light blue
(top), white, and light blue; centered in the white band is
a radiant yellow sun with a human face known as the Sun of May
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Buenos Aires Culture
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One would think that an economic
and social crisis would render a city’s people depressed,
sullen and zapped of life and energy. Nothing could be farther
from the truth for the people of Buenos Aires. You would never
know that everyone in the city is suffering from the financial
disasters of the past few years. In fact, the people are as
full of life and passion as ever. Argentines are a proud group
of people, and the recent social and economic situation has
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their pride. Ask any Argentine and they will tell you that their
wines are the finest, their women the most beautiful and their city
the most enticing. As proud as they are, however, they are just as
friendly. They are always eager to show you around and to hear what
you have to say or what you think of their country and their situation.
They have triumphed over their economic woes and have turned inward
to their own people to prosper and get ahead.
Culturally, Buenos Aires is one of the most vibrant and exciting
cities in the world. Every night is a reason to celebrate. Dinners
never begin before 10pm and seldom end before 1:00 am. In fact,
trying to dine at 6pm would be virtually impossible, as most restaurants
are closed at that time, while scoring a table at 12am guarantees
a significant wait time. Dinner lasts for hours - Argentines are
well known to savor every bite and live in every moment. It is often
followed by dancing and drinking well into dawn. By no means extravagant,
this lifestyle is characteristic of a culture and a people that
are struggling to stay alive in every sense of the word. While it
may be an adjustment for visitors, it is quite worth the effort.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Buenos Aires Shopping
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Buenos Aires is, arguably,
the shopping capital of Latin America. Argentine women (and
men) are very well known for their impeccable style and immaculate
grooming. Common women strolling the streets of Buenos Aires
can often be mistaken for models, as their stature, their
poise and their unmistakable fashion sense stands above the
rest.
Because of the devaluation of the peso, shopping for
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clothes in Buenos Aires is a bargain for foreigners. One of the
trendiest and best shopping areas of the city is Palermo Soho, a
vibrant sector in the Palermo Viejo district. Palermo Soho is filled
with chic boutiques and restaurants and you can find an array of
goodies - from handbags to jewelry, shoes to fashionable house ware.
One of the positive aspects brought on by the economic crisis was
that Argentines had to look inward to rise above their situation.
As a result, a lot of Argentine designers emerged to showcase their
very talented work in order to make a living.
Rapsodia, a well-known chain, is a safe bet for the latest and
chicest Argentine trends. The most famous Rapsodia item is their
jeans with their famous winged logo. Almost every pretty young thing
in Buenos Aires owns at least a pair, and they are undoubtedly one
of the best-fitting jeans around. Shopping can be done at the local
fairs held during the weekend (a great place for inexpensive one-of-a-kinds)
or at the local malls that are scattered around the city, such as
Galerias Pacifico on Avenida Florida or Alto Palermo Shopping Mall
in Palermo Viejo.
Avenida Florida is a huge pedestrian shopping strip where locals
and tourists gather to do some serious shopping. It is, however,
a congested area filled with side attractions such as tango dancers,
mimes and quite unfortunately, begging children. If you’re
looking for very stylized and trendy fashions, your best bet would
be to visit the aforementioned boutiques and malls. Avenida Florida
is, nonetheless, well worth the visit.
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| Buenos Aires Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Buenos Aires. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Buenos Aires Travel Guides
Frommer's Buenos Aires
Lonely Planet Buenos Aires
Let's Go Buenos Aires
Fodors Buenos Aires
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