Argentina Culture
the waterfall on Argentina's Border with Brazil that is more than 2 miles wide
Iguazú Falls
What year did Argentina win independence from Spain?
1816
Argentina is the _____ largest nation in South America.
2nd
How many bands of color are on the flag?
3
Argentina is the _____ largest nation in the world.
8th
capital
Buenos Aires
country to the west
Chile
the Argentinian cowboy that is the symbol of the freeman
el gaucho
What separates la Tierra del Fuego from the continent?
the Straight of Magellan (named after Ferdinand Magellan)
What is the sun emblem with a human face on the white band on the flag called?
the Sun of May
a dance style that originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the area of the Río de la Plata
the Tango
In what years was the country prosperous and many Europeans moved there?
1800s
What year did the Spanish explorer Juan Díaz de Solís arrive in Argentina?
1516
ocean to the south
Atlantic Ocean
countries to the north
Bolivia and Paraguay
countries to the northeast
Brasil and Uruguay
What neighborhood in Buenos Aires is known for its colorful houses and the tango?
La Boca
the main fiesta in Argentina dedicated to the gauchos and their costumes
La Fiesta de la Semana de la Tradición
Who is the Argentinean soccer legend?
Maradonna
What is the tallest peak and highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere in the Andes region?
Mount Aconcagua
What is the immense region of green grass, millions of bovine, and its famous argentinian beef?
Pampa
What region is the economic center of the country that includes Buenos Aires?
Pampa
4 regions
Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, La Pampa, Los Andes, and Gran Chaco (plains)
What is the world's only still growing inland glacier in Patagonia?
Perito Moreno
currency (money)
Peso Argentino
What region is famous for cattle, agriculture, and el mate, the national drink similar to green tea?
Plains
What region is home to the Ríos Paraná and Uruguay?
Plains
What are the people of Buenos Aires called?
Porteños
location (continent)
South America
language
Spanish
What is the southern most city of the world (in Tierra del Fuego)?
Ushuaia
the typical Argentinean meal consisting of a mixture of various meats served in large trays (bandejas)
la parrillada
What 2 colors are on the flag?
light blue and white
Is there a lot of people in Patagonia/Tierra del Fuego?
no (it is less populated)
type of government
republic
