South America: Argentina
About 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 dictatorship 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.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Buenos Aires |
| Population: | 37,384,816 (July 2001 est.) |
| Percent below poverty: | 37% (1999 est.) |
| Language: | Spanish (official), Engli |
| Date of independence: | 9 July 1816 (from Spain) |
| Form of government: | republic |
| Title of Leader: | president |
| Natural Resources: | timber, potash, copper ore, natural gas, phosphate rock, magnesium bromide, clays, sand, oil |
| Environmental Issues: | environmental problems (urban and rural) typical of an industrializing economy such as soil degradation, desertification, air pollution, and water pollution |
| Agricultural Products: | sunflower seeds, lemons, soybeans, grapes, corn, tobacco, peanuts, tea, wheat; livestock |
| Imports: | machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, metal manufactures, plastics |
| Exports: | edible oils, fuels and energy, cereals, feed, motor vehicles |
| Trading Partners: | IMPORTS: EU 28%, US 22%, Brazil 21% (1999 est.) Exports: Brazil 24%, EU 21%, US 11% (1999 est.) EXPORTS: Brazil 24%, EU 21%, US 11% (1999 est.) |
Argentina Headlines
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[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 7 2010 12:14 p.m.
Argentine soya crushing up 22% year-on-year
[Agra Net] - Sep 7 2010 12:14 p.m.
Argentine to increase budget defence 50%, recovering losses of Falklands war (111)
[Merco Press] - Sep 7 2010 10:57 a.m.
First time ever Argentine purchase of Russian military hardware (19)
[Merco Press] - Sep 7 2010 10:57 a.m.
First time ever Argentine purchase of Russian military hardware
[Merco Press] - Sep 7 2010 10:57 a.m.
Nissan announces new partnership in Argentina
[TradingMarkets] - Sep 7 2010 10:50 a.m.
YPF, partners to drill in Argentina's Malvinas basin in Dec 2010 - report
[ADP News] - Sep 7 2010 10:43 a.m.
Financial Cards And Payments In Argentina - New Market Report Published
[OfficialWire] - Sep 7 2010 10:13 a.m.
Nissan plans to expand market reach in Argentina
[Automotive Business Review] - Sep 7 2010 10:04 a.m.
Argentina finishes perfect with 2-0 victory
[Shanghai Daily] - Sep 7 2010 10:01 a.m.
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Politics as a service to our neighbor and for the common good: national meeting promoted by the Bishops' Conference
[Agenzia Fides] - Sep 7 2010 9:38 a.m.
TV journalist stabbed to death in Argentina
[Guardian.co.uk] - Sep 7 2010 9:18 a.m.
Journalist murdered in Argentina
[Guardian.co.uk] - Sep 7 2010 8:09 a.m.
Argentina unbeaten in World Cup
[Sunday Independent] - Sep 7 2010 8:09 a.m.
Argentina unbeaten in World Cup
[South Africa Post] - Sep 7 2010 8:00 a.m.
Maradona rejects return for Argentina against Spain
[Eye Witness News] - Sep 7 2010 7:55 a.m.
5th Annual Chicas Only In Argentina
[Snow Board] - Sep 7 2010 7:43 a.m.
Argentina unbeaten in World Cup
[Cape Argus] - Sep 7 2010 7:18 a.m.
Repsol - YPF replaces POS systems
[Petrol Plaza] - Sep 7 2010 7:17 a.m.
Argentina unbeaten in World Cup
[Independent on Saturday] - Sep 7 2010 7:14 a.m.
Argentina unbeaten in World Cup
[Pretoria News] - Sep 7 2010 7:12 a.m.
Argentina secure top spot with England win
[Maktoob Business] - Sep 7 2010 6:29 a.m.
REPSOL YPF replaces POS systems
[Planet Retail] - Sep 7 2010 5:46 a.m.
Argentina beat England 2-0 for fifth win
[Buenos Aires Herald] - Sep 7 2010 4:46 a.m.
Digger: FA lines up Argentina fixtures
[TMC Net] - Sep 7 2010 4:11 a.m.
Argentina unbeaten in field hockey World Cup
[Bangkok Post] - Sep 7 2010 4:03 a.m.
Argentina unbeaten in field hockey World Cup
[France24] - Sep 7 2010 3:57 a.m.
Warrants Track S
[BusinessWeek] - Sep 7 2010 3:49 a.m.
Maradona rejects return for Argentina against Spain
[Shanghai Daily] - Sep 7 2010 3:41 a.m.
Spain gets official reception in Argentina
[Taiwan News Online] - Sep 7 2010 3:17 a.m.
Argentina finishes perfect with 2-0 victory
[Taiwan News Online] - Sep 7 2010 3:17 a.m.
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