argentina

Colors of the Flag

Blue sky and white clouds

Sun of May

Month of the revolution

Size of Argentina

Largest Spanish-speaking country, 2 times the size of Alaska, bigger than California

Population of Argentina

About 44 million, more than California

Currency of Argentina

Peso argentino

Capital of Argentina

Buenos Aires

Population in Buenos Aires

More than 30% of the country's population live there

Buenos Aires nickname

Known as 'Paris of South America' for Parisian style

La casa rosada

The Pink House, their version of the White House in Washington D.C., where the President lives

Languages spoken in Argentina

Español (castellano) and Indigenous languages

Origin of the name Argentina

Comes from Latin - Argentum, named because they hoped it would be full of silver

Gaucho

Argentine cowboy, known for using bolas instead of lassos

Andes Mountains

Tallest mountain range in Western Hemisphere

Aconcagua

Highest mountain peak in Western Hemisphere at 22,841 ft.

Denali (Mt. McKinley)

Tallest in North America at 20,322 ft.

Mount Whitney

Located in California, height of 14,500 ft.

National Dance of Argentina

Tango, a mixture of African, Italian, and Spanish rhythms

Economy of Argentina

3rd most important in Latin America (after Brazil and Mexico)

Major exports of Argentina

La soja (soy), El maíz (corn), El trigo (wheat), Los camiones de reparto (delivery trucks)

Famous products of Argentina

Known for beef and mate

Las Cataratas de Iguazú

World famous falls, much larger than Niagara Falls, located on the border of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina

Height and width of Iguazú Falls

Over 262 ft tall and 2.5 miles wide

Las pampas

Large prairie area where most beef is raised, similar to the Midwest of the U.S.

Tourism in Argentina

Many people from Europe vacation here, with opposite seasons affecting travel

Cultural diversity in Argentina

One of the most 'European' countries in Latin America with ancestors from Germany, Italy, and England