Argentina- Isabella Ruffini by Isabella Ruffini

Argentina

cgross111 — 2024-10-25 16:06:25 UTC

Did you know that Argentina being the 8th largest country in the entire world, was founded in 1816? That the Argentinian soccer team has one of the best soccer players in the world? Lionel Messi was born in Argentina an has won best male soccer player award in 2009– 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and in 2023 and helped Argentina win the FIFA’s world cup. There is a population of 3 million people in Buenos Aries, Argentina's capital city. Keep on reading if you want to learn more about the country Argentina.

Location

cgross111 — 2024-10-25 16:06:25 UTC

Argentina is found on the continent of South America which is South of North America. The country of Argentina has a relative location of 66^° West and 39 ^°South. Some positive impacts the environment has on Argentina is, in the summer time the crops are great for planting.

However, a negative impact the relative location has on Argentina are heatwaves, droughts, fires, floods and brutal storms. Argentina faces multiple threats from climate change.

Climate

cgross111 — 2024-10-25 16:06:25 UTC

In Argentina it is very hot during the summer which ranges through January to February. Argentina is very cold during the winter. The climate in Argentina has both good and bad consequences. People can farm with the weather and farming leads to trade and trade makes your country rich. There is lots of snow in the winter making it hard to trade with other countries, which leads to starvation and less money.

Natural Resources

cgross111 — 2024-10-25 16:06:25 UTC

There are many natural resources in Argentina, such as fertile plains, lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, and uranium, just to name a few. One of the most important natural resources in Argentina are the fertile plains because, fertile plains can be used to grow the economy by trading with other countries and feeding the people who live in Argentina. The fertile soil damages the environment because people have to cut down trees to create the plains for crops, and that leads to deforestation and climate change, which is bad for the environment.

Movement

cgross111 — 2024-10-25 16:06:25 UTC

In Argentina buses are the best option for exploring every corner of the country. In Argentina, buses are called micros, and you can travel the whole country using long-distance services. In terms of comfort, there are several kinds of buses, especially those traveling long-distance routes. There are many different news sources for the people in Argentina. Did you know that Argentina has over 150 daily newspapers. Over 100 commercial radio stations exist throughout the country. More than 70 ports exist throughout Argentina, and more than 100 international airports, big or small.

Landform

cgross111 — 2024-10-25 16:06:25 UTC

The country of Argentina has many very tall mountains but there are none as large as Mount Aconcagua ( Pronounced: aa·kuhn·kaa·gwuh), 22,837 feet above sea level. Mount Aconcagua helps Argentina because it is a natural barrier. A natural barrier protects the country that it is around.

Conclusion

cgross111 — 2024-10-25 16:06:25 UTC

Argentina is a great country with many natural resources that helps the environment and these natural resources can't happen without the diverse climate in Argentina. The mountain Aconcagua is a natural barrier for Argentina, and protects it from any attackers. People can take very relaxing buses. Did you know that Buenos Aires is the birthplace of tango, a social partner dance, which originated in the 1880s along the Rio de la Plata. All in all, I hope you learned something new about the country of Argentina.