Argentina

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Pampas, the terrain consists largely of arid, desolate steppes."(Encarta Online). A famed scenic attraction, the Igua�u Falls, is on the �Iguau River a tributary of the Paran�. "The chief rivers of are the �Paran, which splits the north part of the country. In the area between the R�o Salado and the R�o Colorado and in the Chaco region, some large rivers empty into swamps and marshes or disappear into sinks. "(New Standard)
Temperate climatic conditions prevail throughout most of , except for a small tropical area in the northeast and the subtropical Chaco in the north. The climate is generally cold in the Andes, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. In the western section of Patagonia winter temperatures average about 0� C (32� F). In most coastal areas, however, the ocean exerts a moderating influence on temperatures.
The traditional wealth of is in the vast Pampas, which are used for extensive grazing and grain production. "However, Argentine mineral resources, especially ...

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city. Other important cities include �Crdoba, the river port of Rosario, La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires Province Mar del Plata, a resort city at the mouth of the R�o de la Plata �San Miguel de Tucumn, a diversified manufacturing center Salta, famous for its colonial architecture and Mendoza, hub of an important agricultural and wine-growing region.(Norden, Deborah L. pg. 154) Spanish is the official language and is spoken by most of the Argentines. Italian and a bunch of Native American languages are also spoken.
"Roman Catholics make up 90 percent of the population. Judaism, Protestantism, and a number of other Christian and non-Christian religions are practiced. By law, the ...

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