https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h By Colin K And Kia B en-us 2019-05-30 19:16:53 UTC 2019-06-04 04:47:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f1e6-1f1f7.png 22abbasikia https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364735901 Argentina is located in South America. In 1916, the United Provinces of the Rio Plata declared their independence from Spain. After Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay separated, the remaining area became Argentina. Argentina was heavily shaped by immigrants. Italy and Spain made up the largest percentage of newcomers from 1860 to 1930. Since November 2015, Argentina has began a period of reform and international reintegration to recover and bounce back from the Peronist rule that had been active from 2003-2015.]]> 2019-05-30 19:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364735901 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364736548 Belgium was founded in the 1830's. It was originally a part of Northern Netherlands but separated when they declared their independence. The country name is most famously used by Julius Caesar. Belgium has been prospering for the past half a century, becoming a developed country. The capital city is Brussels. Due to the amount of battles that have been fought in Belgium, it has received the nickname "Cockpit of Europe." Fun fact, Belgium is the country with the most castles per square kilometer. ]]> 2019-05-30 19:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364736548 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364736661 “The World Factbook: Argentina.” Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, 1 Feb. 2018, www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ar.html.

“Culture In Argentina.” Culture In Argentina | Study in Argentina, studyargentina.com/culture-argentina.html.

“South America/.” World Atlas - Maps, Geography, Travel, 29 Sept. 2015, www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/samerica/argentina/arland.htm.

“Argentina Population (LIVE).” Worldometers, www.worldometers.info/world-population/argentina-population/.]]> 2019-05-30 19:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364736661 22abbasikia https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364740232 - Largely made up of Italian and Spaniards
- Argentina's population is just over 45,000,000
- 97 percent of Argentina's population is made up of Europeans and Mestizos
- The official language is Spanish
- Spanish is the ai language since Spaniards make up much of Argentina
- Other languages include Italian, German, and English
- 92% of Argentinians are nominally Roman Catholic
- Less than 20% actually practice this religion
Other religions in Argentina include Protestant (2%), Jewish (2%), and other religions (4%)
- Folk culture in Argentina is made up of gauchos (cowboys) and mate, the national drink
- Popular culture includes foods, such as pizza and pasta, as well as an international book fair held every year]]> 2019-05-30 19:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364740232 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364740494 - 75% of people living in Belgium are Belgian
- Second largest ethnicity in Belgium is Italians taking up 4.1% of the population
- The common languages that are spoken are Dutch, French, and German
- The most worshiped religion is Roman Catholicism
- other religions exist, but are not that widely worshiped.
- The large number of castles and paintings
- Belgian also has many new types of native chocolate and beers that are sold around the world.]]> 2019-05-30 19:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364740494 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364999419 - The two main types of government it houses is the constitutional monarchy and the federal democracy.
- The Belgian prime minister is Charles Michel
- Some of the wars that Belgium has been in include -
- The Liberal Wars
- Mahdist War
- Belgo-Arab War
- World War I
- World War II
- The Korean War
- The Gulf War
- Somali Civil War
- And many others
- Belgium was the main perpetrator of the Congo genocide, killing nearly 6 million people]]> 2019-05-31 23:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/364999419 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365010327 - Argentina is located in South America, on the south western coast
- Argentina is quite large, taking up about 1/4 of Latin america
 - Argentina is exactly 2,780,400 square kilometers
- The northern side of Argentina is a forested and temperate area.
- The southeast is mostly arid and cold, while the southwest is sub antarctic
- The land is covered farms and pampas, a type of wild grain
- The land has many natural minerals, such as lead, zinc, tin, iron, and many others
- Argentina is home to lots of native animals, but also hosts two endangered species, the giant otter and gain anteater
- Lots of Argentina has been damaged from erosion and deforestation
- Air pollution has found it's way into Argentina, mostly from industrial chemicals]]> 2019-06-01 03:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365010327 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365011101 - The population in Argentina is 44 million people
- Currently more people are are coming in to the state than leaving, at rate of about .14 people per 1000 in the population.
- One of the most famous cities is Cordoba, closing followed by the city Rosario
- In total, 99.1% of people in Argentina have the ability to read. This % is still going up to this day.
- The currant life expectancy of anyone in Argentina is 76 years old.
- The average birth rate is 2.29 births per woman
- The death rate is 7.5 deaths for every 1,000 people per year]]> 2019-06-01 03:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365011101 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012013 2019-06-01 03:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012013 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012070 2019-06-01 03:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012070 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012094 2019-06-01 03:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012094 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012187 2019-06-01 03:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012187 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012222 2019-06-01 03:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012222 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012257 2019-06-01 03:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365012257 22keiderlicolin https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365080924 Murphy, Alexander B., et al. “Belgium.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 27 May 2019, www.britannica.com/place/Belgium.Lonely Planet. “Belgium Travel.” Lonely Planet, www.lonelyplanet.com/belgium.Nace, Shaun. “Topic: Belgium.” Www.statista.com, www.statista.com/topics/2384/belgium/.“The World Factbook: Belgium.” Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, 1 Feb. 2018, www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/be.html.]]> 2019-06-02 02:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365080924 22abbasikia https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365406537 - After World War II, a military junta took power in 1976 following an era of Peronist populism and direct and indirect military interference
- In 1983, democracy returned
- In 2001-2002, there was an economic crisis that led to very violent public protests
- Peronist rule returned and was active from 2003-2015
- In November 2015, Argentina began a period of reform and international reintegration
- The genocide that took place in Argentina is called the Dirty War]]> 2019-06-03 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365406537 22abbasikia https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365409064 - Belgium is located in Western Europe
- It borders the North Sea
- It is located between France and the Netherlands
- Size: 11,849 mi²
- Belgium is about the size of Maryland
- The climate is mild
- Belgium has mild winters
- Belgium has cool summers
- Belgium is also rainy, humid, and cloudy
- The northwest has flat coastal plains
- The central areas have rolling hills
- The southeast hosts the rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest
- Some environmental issues are:
- intense pressures from human activities such as: 
- urbanization
- dense transportation network industry
- extensive animal breeding
- crop cultivation

]]> 2019-06-03 20:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365409064 22abbasikia https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365413840 - Belgium's population is 11,557,954
- Belgium has 5.4 migrants per 1,000 people
- The most populated urban area is Brussels-Capital Region
- The second most populated urban is Antwerp metropolitan area
- 99 percent of Belgium is literate
This number has stayed consistent for many years
- Belgians are expected to live for 81.2 years
- This ranks 24th in the world for greatest life expectancy
- On average, there are 1.64 births per woman
- There are about 9.77 deaths for every 1,000 people each year]]> 2019-06-03 20:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/22keiderlicolin/tzsgqrs3hs6h/wish/365413840