Argentina by Harrison Tharrington https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2 Spanish Speaking Country Project en-us 2017-02-27 15:51:18 UTC 2023-05-09 12:11:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png Argentine Flag hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157032644
  •  The sun, named el sol de mayo after Argentina’s May revolution, is a national emblem. 
  • The blue and white colors were chosen by Manuel Belgrano, the leader of the Argentinian revolution against Spain, and represent the blue sky parting to reveal white clouds.
    • ]]>     2017-03-01 14:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157032644     Map of Argentina hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157037316 2017-03-01 14:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157037316 Plane Ticket hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157040220 The average cost of a round-trip flight from the United States to Argentina is upwards of $1,250.]]> 2017-03-01 15:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157040220 Geography hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157044919 2017-03-01 15:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157044919 Demographics hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157047033 2017-03-01 15:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157047033 Currency hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157047713 One Argentine peso is equivalent to 0.065 US dollar.]]> 2017-03-01 15:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157047713 The Capital hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157050038 Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina. The population of Buenos Aires is 2.891 million.]]> 2017-03-01 15:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157050038 Lionel Messi hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157051710 Lionel Messi is an Argentinean footballer who captains the Argentine national team and plays forward for Spanish club team FC Barcelona.]]> 2017-03-01 15:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157051710 Tourist Destinations hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157057653 2017-03-01 15:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157057653 Holidays hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157058953
  • Jun 20 is National Flag Day, this day marks the death anniversary of the designer Manuel Belgrano.
  • Oct 16 is a national holiday that is the Day of respect for cultural diversity.

    • ]]>     2017-03-01 15:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157058953     Foods hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157531181
  • Alfajores- Argentina is the world’s largest consumer of alfajores: crumbly shortbread-like biscuits sandwiching jams, mousses or dulce de leche.
  • Empanadas- Empanadas are deep-fried or baked, then filled with sweet and savoury stuffing
    • ]]>     2017-03-03 04:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157531181     The Tango hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157531716 The tango is the most famous of all Argentinian dances. Although it originated in Buenos Aries, the Argentine tango is now known throughout the world. ]]> 2017-03-03 04:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157531716 Music hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157532055 To coincide with the dance, the tango is also a genre of music. It is traditionally played on a solo guitar, guitar duo, or an ensemble. Besides the native born tango, In most Argentine cities pop music from the U.S., Britain, Spain and other parts of Latin America can be heard.]]> 2017-03-03 04:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157532055 Current Issues hthar3026 https://padlet.com/hthar3026/hvmkyl49myx2/wish/157532892
  • Environmental Sustainability issues concerning Argentina are typical of those of most developing nations: poor water and air quality, deforestation, and soil degradation.
  • Argentina's new president, Mauricio Macri, a centrist businessman, has inherited a difficult economic environment and faces a serious challenge of boosting growth and employment while also restricting inflationary pressure.
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