Argentina



Spain colonized Argentina. In 1816 Argentina gained independence from Spain. 97% white, mainly Spanish and Italian and 3% Mestizo or other non-white people. 14.29 deaths/1,000 live births Spanish is the official language of the country. 97.2% of people of 15 can read and write. Edible oils, fuels and energy, cereals, feed, motor vehicles are the exports from Argentina. Agricultural types dominate Argentina exports, typically soybean products. Other major exports include natural gasses and bovine products (such as milk, leather, and beef)
 * 1. Include a map of your country.**
 * 2. Native peoples -- which major tribal groups (if any) live(d) in your country?**
 * Collas, Mapuches, Tobas, Chiriguanos and Matacos.**
 * 3. Which European country(ies) colonized your country (if applicable)?**
 * 4. When did your country gain independence (if applicable)? From which country?**
 * 5. What is the current ethnic makeup of your country?**
 * 6. What is the infant mortality rate in your country?**
 * 7. What is the official language of your country?**
 * 8. What is the adult literacy rate for your country?**
 * 9. What are the main exports from your country?**

10. Look for your country's GNI per capita. GNI is the country's total income divided by the population, or an indication of the relative standard of living in that country. It does NOT give you an indication about how wealth is distributed among the population in that country.** **Compare your country's GNI per capita with that of the United States and add that to your wiki page.** Argentina-$13,920 United States-$41,950 Less than $1 a day-7% Below $2-23% Summarize (one paragraph in your** **own words) what a current issue is in this country. In another paragraph, analyze what impact this issue is having on the people in the country or region. (Yes, this sounds a lot like your summer reading assignment!)** http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/10/29/america/30argentina.3.php The main issue or topic of discussion in Argentina at the time is the recently elected president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the first female ever elected president of Argentina. Fernandez de Kirchner has developed strong relationships with the leaders of neighboring countries which has the potential to make Argentina a strong power. The economic state of the country was boosted when Fernandez de Kirchner's husband was president before her, and it is now her chance to keep up his good work.
 * Now please click on the WorldBankData.pdf file.
 * 11. What percentage of the population in your country lives on less than $1 a day? $2 a day? Add this data to your wiki page.**
 * 12. Look for a current events issue that is important in your assigned country. You may wish to look at the internation news source link or the Yahoo! News link where you can type your country's name into the search box.

This affects the entire country, as would any election, because it will eventually effect the people of the nation. Whatever decisions the president makes will have some effect on the people. Fernandez de Kirchner seems a good candidate to keep Argentina in a good place. The decision to elect a female president shows that Argentina is open for change and ready for something new.

A large fire in Northern Argentina killed 29 inmates and a large number were injured when the baracks were set fire. It is thought that a few inmates who were attempting an escape started the fire. Most of the deaths were caused by asphyxia, or suffication. The fire is under control but the number of casualties might increase. The injured have been hospitalized.

This might not effect the entire country but it might impact the amount of security in prisons. More jobs will be opened to the public to increase the amount of prison gaurds. Less freedom might be given to the prisoners. Renovations might be made to prisons and potentioally other buildings by replacing flammable materials with fire proof materials.


 * 13. If you have finished all of the above, look for other environmental and health data from the Population Reference Bureau.** Compare your country's data with that of the United States and add it to your wiki page.
 * CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions per capita (per person):** 3.3-Argentina 19.9- US
 * Number of vehicles per 1,000 people:** 181-Argentina 774-US
 * Percentage of the population using adequate sanitation, rural areas:** 48%-Argentina 100%-US
 * Percentage of underweight children, &lt;5:** 2%-Argentina 1%-US