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E N T I N A 13 A PORTRAIT OF ARGENTINA B ehind Argentina s European veneer is a colorful, chaotic, and enchanting Latin American nation Passionate about their music, meat, and politics, the people of the country are fun-loving and friendly Its breathtaking range of landscapes and distinct historical evolution, both during and since the Spanish conquest, combine to make Argentina the exciting destination... world October 2007 elections, after Brazil and Argentina s First Lady, Australia, and the fifth Cristina Fernandez de largest wine-producer in the world Tourism Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner during Kirchner, became the the presidential elections president of Argentina is flourishing and is the 16 I N T R O D U C I N G A R G E N T I N A SPORTS AND ARTS Argentina is well ahead of other Latin American... Patagonian Andes 20 I N T R O D U C I N G A R G E N T I N A The Peoples of Argentina Argentina is the most Europeanized of all Latin American nations and the majority of its 40 million people are of mainly Spanish or Italian descent There are also small but significant British, German, French, Armenian, and Levantine communities, and Argentina has opened its doors to Jewish refugees from Russia and Poland... provinces Today, Roman Catholicism is largely an element of Argentina s cultural heritage rather than a national faith JUDAISM View of crumbling Jesuit ruins, San Ignacio Miní, Misiones One of Argentina s famous claims is that Buenos Aires, after New York, is the most Jewish city outside Israel While this is not strictly true, the Jewish community in Argentina is a significant 2 percent of the population... rock music Pop and fusion thrive in Argentina, as young people are able to explore international musicians as well as listen to major local bands such as Divididos and Bersuit Vergarabat Soda Stereo, led by Gustavo Cerati (right), is the most successful band to emerge in Argentina in the past 30 years 30 I N T R O D U C I N G A R G E N T I N A Art and Literature in Argentina It is difficult to identify... central Argentina, and the non-profit Patagonia Land Trust The stunning red rocks of Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site A P O R T R A I T O F A R G E N T I N A 15 third largest source of the country’s income However, poverty has risen since the 1980s, and crime and security worry most Argentinians, as does the “brain drain.” After the 2001 banking disaster, many of Argentina s... plenty of outdoor activity, including climbing Cerro Aconcagua (see p213), which is the A large colony of king penguins, Falkland Islands 9 10 I N T R O D U C I N G A R G E N T I N A Putting Argentina on the Map Argentina occupies most of the triangular southern tip of South America and shares its borders with Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Chile Covering an area of 1.08 million sq miles (2.8... is a world-class nation in soccer and several other sports, including tennis, golf, polo, and hockey At the 2004 Olympic Games, Argentina took the gold in basketball and in men’s soccer In 2007, Angel Cabrera won the US Open Golf Championship However, it is in soccer that Argentina s passions spill onto the streets Past legends such as Alfredo di Stefano, Mario Kempes, Gabriel Batistuta, and Diego... abundant wildlife, vast landscapes, and friendly people An indigenous ceremony taking place in the Neuquén province 18 I N T R O D U C I N G A R G E N T I N A Landscape and Wildlife of Argentina Despite threats to its environment, Argentina still remains one of the richest countries in the world for its variety of flora and fauna It has over 1,000 species of birds, many of which are unique to the country, . 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