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Go to Latin: Argentina Destinations

For Students 9th - 10th
With its diverse geography, Argentina has more than 2.5 million sq. km. to explore and discover. Here is a selection of the most interesting and famous places in Argentina a tourist cannot miss. You can search for a destination by...
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Sur Del Sur: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The site from Sur del Sur provides extensive information about the current population of Argentina.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource site from Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Argentina. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
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Primary
US Department of State

Argentina Political Upheaval (Pdf) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An academic political analysis of multiple upheavals in the Argentine political system from the early days of Peronism to the problems of democratization after the Falklands War.
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The Economist

The Economist: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Argentina. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Argentina

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Argentina's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
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Other

Lang Media: Spanish in Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Get up close and personal with the language and culture of Argentina. Multimedia presentation includes video clips with Spanish transcripts and English translations. A valuable resource for anyone considering a trip to Buenos Aires!
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Oliverio Girondo

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative biography and chronology of the life of the Argentine poet Oliverio Girondo. Voice recordings of Girondo reading some of his poems are accessible. Additional links render other biographical insights and allow the reader to...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Argentines

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Argentines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a virtual travel guide and country profile of Argentina, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview and some basic facts about the South American country of Argentina. Also discussed is the current leader and its media market.
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Read Works

Read Works: Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans the Land of the Four Quarters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the Inca Empire and shares a theory about how the civilization disappeared. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary...
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Welcome Argentina: Iguazu Falls

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information on taking a trip to beautiful Iguazu Falls. This natural attraction in South America borders Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. For more information about that region of Argentina, and some vivid images, click on the the...
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library: Argentina Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links to various maps of Argentina- political, relief, historical, economic etc. and a city map of Buenos Aires. Also contains two maps for the Falkland Islands.
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The Ministry of Culture and Education

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the Argentine Ministry of Culture and Education. Find out about the educational practices of Argentina and discover more about Argentina's rich culture.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Argentina Communications

For Students 9th - 10th
This chart summarizes communication facts of Argentina including data on telephones, televisions, radios and internet usage.
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US Department of State

U. S. Department of State: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information for traveling in Argentina from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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Worldpress.org: Map of South America

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive map lets you click on the name of a country in South America to get a more detailed view and facts about its geography, economy, media, and demographics.
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Article
ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: La Ceramica en Las Culturas Precolombinas

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; this article looks at prehispanic pottery and ceramic work from cultures in the region of Argentina.
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ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: Especies Exoticas: Algunos Ejemplos en La Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; this is a look at various exotic animal species indigenous to Argentina.
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ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: Ecologia Depredacion De Especies en El Mar Argentino

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; this article looks at the problem of over fishing in Argentinian waters.
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ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: Efecto Invernadero

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; this page talks about the greenhouse effect and how Argentina is affected.
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ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: Volcanes

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; learn about volcanoes in Argentina in this brief overview of the topic in Spanish.
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ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: Artesania Textil Y La Indumentaria

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; this is a page of nothing but images of various examples of traditional textiles and weavings from Argentina.