Argentina
Argentina’s capital is Buenos Aires, which is one of the
largest cities in South America. Buenos Aires is situated on the coast
of Argentina, which makes Buenos Aires a major trade route in Argentina
and in South America. Argentina’s national language is Spanish and the
major religion is Roman Catholicism.
Argentina is a country with much natural beauty. It has miles of
beautiful beaches and is also surrounded by the majestic Andes
mountains. The Andes mountains are among the highest mountains in the
world. Argentina’s tallest mountain is the Cerro Aconcagua. This
mountain reaches an amazing height of 22,200 ft. America’s tallest
mountain only reaches the height of 20,000 ft.
Argentina has a huge industrial and agricultural base. Argentina has a
large amount of natural resources which includes copper, silver, coal,
iron ore, uranium and petroleum. Argentina is the #1 copper producer in
the world. Argentina also produces huge amounts of coal and is self
sustained in petroleum products.
Argentina also grows much more food than it consumes. Its main crops
include wheat, tobacco and cattle. Argentina ranks 3rd in the world
among wheat exporters, right behind the United States and Canada.
Argentina is also one of the largest tobacco exporters as well.
Argentina’s large industrial and agricultural base makes it one of the
richest countries in South America. With its rich history and its
beautiful mountains and beaches, not to mention its wonderful Spanish
culture, Argentina is a very special place to visit in South America.
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