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| + | {{Country | ||
| + | |name =''República Argentina'' | ||
| + | |map =Argentina rel96.jpg | ||
| + | |flag =Flag of Argentina.png | ||
| + | |arms =Arms of Argentina.png | ||
| + | |capital =Buenos Aires | ||
| + | |capital-raw = | ||
| + | |government =Federal republic | ||
| + | |government-raw = | ||
| + | |language =Spanish | ||
| + | |king = | ||
| + | |queen = | ||
| + | |monarch-raw = | ||
| + | |president =Néstor Kirchner | ||
| + | |president-raw = | ||
| + | |chancellor = | ||
| + | |chancellor-raw = | ||
| + | |pm = | ||
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| + | |area =1,073,514 sq mi | ||
| + | |pop =40,301,927(2007) | ||
| + | |pop-basis = | ||
| + | |gdp = | ||
| + | |gdp-year =$671.508 billion (2007) | ||
| + | |gdp-pc =$17,062 (2007) | ||
| + | |currency =peso | ||
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| + | }} | ||
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The second largest country in [[South America]] (after [[Brazil]]), '''Argentina''' is a multi-party capitalist democracy and a key [[allies|ally]] of the [[United States]] in the war on [[drugs]]. Argentina is famous for its massive production of [[beef]]. Many farmers throughout [[Patagonia]] work throughout the year, tending their cattle and their [[lemon]] orchards. The [[World Bank]] authorized a contract with the ''Patagonian Beef Association'' allowing cattle ranchers in Argentina to use [[Monsanto]]-approved seeds without incurring costs due to patent restrictions. | The second largest country in [[South America]] (after [[Brazil]]), '''Argentina''' is a multi-party capitalist democracy and a key [[allies|ally]] of the [[United States]] in the war on [[drugs]]. Argentina is famous for its massive production of [[beef]]. Many farmers throughout [[Patagonia]] work throughout the year, tending their cattle and their [[lemon]] orchards. The [[World Bank]] authorized a contract with the ''Patagonian Beef Association'' allowing cattle ranchers in Argentina to use [[Monsanto]]-approved seeds without incurring costs due to patent restrictions. | ||
Revision as of 16:47, October 1, 2007
| República Argentina | |
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| Flag | Coat of Arms |
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
| Government | Federal republic |
| Language | Spanish (official) |
| President | Néstor Kirchner |
| Area | 1,073,514 sq mi |
| Population | 40,301,927(2007) |
| GDP per capita | $17,062 (2007) |
| Currency | peso |
The second largest country in South America (after Brazil), Argentina is a multi-party capitalist democracy and a key ally of the United States in the war on drugs. Argentina is famous for its massive production of beef. Many farmers throughout Patagonia work throughout the year, tending their cattle and their lemon orchards. The World Bank authorized a contract with the Patagonian Beef Association allowing cattle ranchers in Argentina to use Monsanto-approved seeds without incurring costs due to patent restrictions.
Globally, Argentina is well known for its successful national football team, which won the FIFA World Cup in 1978 and 1986.