spanish A B C's

A- avispa






B- banera

C- cabrito






CH- chasquido







D- descalabrar








E- enfado







F- futbol











G- galera



H- hielo








I- invitacion





J- jarron







K- kilovation

L- ladera

LL- llama








M- magnetico






N- negro






Ñ- Ñiquinaque






O- oca






P- pajar






Q- queso





R- redondo







RR- serrucho





S- saxofon








T- tartera







U- ultimar







V- valija







W- whisky








X- xilofono






Y- yate






Z- zumo

my opinion

I thought that Argentina was an awsome contry. I like their flag. I also thought it was funny how south of the equator it is summer vacation right now.

school

When schoolchildren in the United States are getting ready for summer vacation, Julieta is getting ready for class. South of the equator, the seasons are reversed, so winter comes in the chilly months of June, July and August. And summer doesn't heat up until December, January and February, when the temperature usually hovers around 90. Julieta began second grade two months ago, in March.
Julieta gets up at about 7:30 most mornings to get ready for school. Like most students in Argentina, she wears a school uniform. Her mother or father drives her the 15 minutes to school, where she takes her seat alongside the 25 other students in her class. She studies Spanish, math, art and technology, which teaches her how things are built.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2005/jun/07/a_kids_life/

Food

Enjoy the recipes of Argentina, from the milanesa, empanadas, to desserts, like churros!

history

First explored in 1516 by Juan Díaz de Solis, Argentina developed slowly under Spanish colonial rule. Buenos Aires was settled in 1580; the cattle industry was thriving as early as 1600. Invading British forces were expelled in 1806–1807, and after Napoléon conquered Spain (1808), the Argentinians set up their own government in 1810. On July 9, 1816, independence was formally declared.
As it had in World War I, Argentina proclaimed neutrality at the outbreak of World War II, but in the closing phase declared war on the Axis powers on March 27, 1945. Juan D. Perón, an army colonel, emerged as the strongman of the postwar era, winning the presidential elections of 1946 and 1951. Perón's political strength was reinforced by his second wife—Eva Duarte de Perón (Evita)—and her popularity with the working classes. Although she never held a government post, Evita acted as de facto minister of health and labor, establishing a national charitable organization, and awarding generous wage increases to the unions, who responded with political support for Perón. Opposition to Perón's increasing authoritarianism led to a coup by the armed forces, which sent Perón into exile in 1955, three years after Evita's death. Argentina entered a long period of military dictatorships with brief intervals of constitutional government.
The former dictator returned to power in 1973 and his third wife, Isabel Martínez de Perón, was elected vice president. After her husband's death in 1974, Perón became the hemisphere's first woman chief of state, assuming control of a nation teetering on economic and political collapse. In 1975, terrorist acts by left- and right-wing groups killed some 700 people. The cost of living rose 355%, and strikes and demonstrations were constant. On March 24, 1976, a military junta led by army commander Lt. Gen. Jorge Rafael Videla seized power and imposed martial law.

tourist attractions

Argentina with her marvelous architectural buildings, great ports and scenic surroundings, has emerged as a popular tourist destination. Explore this unique country with our Argentina Sightseeing, which will give you ideas on the places to be seen in Argentina.
Check out the commercial centre at Avenida Alvear. This place features some great architectures and shops selling branded items. It is one of the most important place frequented by visitors. Get to admire the wonderful architectural buildings and some fabulous street shows at Barrio de San Telmo. The artistic magnificence of Teatro Colon will surely attract you. Check out some modern structure and restaurants and bars in Puerto Madero. Take a view of the monument of Obelisco. The dazzling and glimmering look of this area at night, is worth noticing. You can also see the clock tower of Torre Monumental. The lively and active Museo de los Ninos Abasto provides the visitors with ample scopes of amusement.
Argentina Sightseeing recommends you some other major attractions like, Pir mide de Mayo, Plaza Francia, Parroquia San Pedro Telmo and Catedral Metropolitana. The Jard n Zoologico, Reserva Ecologica, the magnificent Casa de Gobierno, Palacio de Aguas Argentinas, the exquisite Plaza Las Heras, the Galer a Alvear and the simple yet elegant Basilica de Nuestra Se ora del Pilar, all demand tourist visits.
Argentina Sightseeing gives you ideas to try out Sightseeing Tours and Sightseeing Packages which you will certainly enjoy to the utmost. Some of the interesting ones are, balloon trips, coast train tours, night tours and of course, city tours.
Organize your journey with Travour and fly to your favorite Sightseeing Destinations and Sightseeing Spots in Argentina with friends or family.
http://sightseeing.travour.com/sightseeing-in-central-america/argentina-sightseeing.html

family

There is no typical Argentinian family. Family life differs according to many factors, such as religion, region, ethnic background and income. Traditionally, fathers were considered the head of the family, mothers were in charge of the household, and young married couples lived with their parents in quarters built onto the house. Now, most Argentinians believe that women have the right to a career as well as marriage and family. Some families have hired help to do domestic chores. Young married couples usually find a place of their own rather than living with parents.

http://www.argentour.com/en/argentina/argentina_family.php

natural resorces

Some Natural resources are: fertile plains of the pampas, lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, uranium. some Exports are: $54.6 billion f.o.b. (2007 est.): edible oils, fuels and energy, cereals, feed, motor vehicles. some Imports are: $40.26 billion f.o.b. (2007 est.): machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, metal manufactures, plastics.

Money

Peso (ARS; symbol AR$) = 100 centavos. Peso notes are in denominations of AR$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of AR$5, 2 and 1, and in 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos. US Dollars are accepted in some hotels and tourist centres. Confusingly, both peso and dollar prices are often preceded by just ‘$', so check if you are uncertain.

http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/14/money/South-America/Argentina.html

Argentina's flag and national anthem

This is Argentina's flag.

click here to here the national anthem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BJPW8YmP_U&feature=related

goverment

Argentina has republic goverment. Argentina's government is ruled by its 1853 constitution, although that document has been suspended many times. The basic structure is federal and republican. In 1949, the Perón government adopted a new constitution, but the subsequent military government expunged that document. Some modifications in the original constitution were subsequently made by a constituent assembly that met in October 1957. In July 1962, a system of proportional representation was adopted. http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Argentina-GOVERNMENT.html

Argentina's geograpghy

Second in South America only to Brazil in size and population, Argentina is a plain, rising from the Atlantic to the Chilean border and the towering Andes peaks. Aconcagua (22,834 ft, 6,960 m) is the highest peak in the world outside Asia. Argentina is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay on the north, and by Uruguay and Brazil on the east. The northern area is the swampy and partly wooded Gran Chaco, bordering Bolivia and Paraguay. South of that are the rolling, fertile Pampas, which are rich in agriculture and sheep- and cattle-grazing and support most of the population. Further south is Patagonia, a region of cool, arid steppes with some wooded and fertile sections.

information from http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107288.html

Argetina

my opinion

i like my country. I though it was really cool. I ecspecialy liked all the beautiful beaches. some day i would like to go to Mexico.

tourist attractions

here are some tourist attractions: Bird Watching Golf Courses National and State Parks Tours Butterfly Watching Hiking Paintball Waterfalls Cycling Horseback Riding Rain Forests Wine Tasting Expeditions Museums Spas

and here are some water attractions: Beaches Fishing Scuba Diving Whale Watching Boat Rides Jet Skiing Snorkeling Wind Surfing Deep Sea Fishing Kayaking Water Parks Dinner Cruises Sailing Water Skiing

information from: http://www.whenwegetthere.com/tourist_destination_attraction/north_america/mexico/1_237/mexico.jsp

food

There is nothing that can be compared with real Mexican food--the type of Mexican food that comes out of the kitchens of those little West Texas towns about an hour or so North of the Mexican Border. It cannot be bought in a grocery store and many restaurants have failed at recreating it. The reason why we love homemade Mexican food is because it is the only way to experience authentic Mexican dishes.

http://www.myhomecooking.net/mexican-food-recipes/

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history

At least three great civilizations—the Mayas, the Olmecs, and later the Toltecs—preceded the wealthy Aztec empire, conquered in 1519–1521 by the Spanish under Hernando Cortés. Spain ruled Mexico as part of the viceroyalty of New Spain for the next 300 years until Sept. 16, 1810, when the Mexicans first revolted. They won independence in 1821.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107779.html

mexican school

Elementary schools in Puebla Mexico vary from free government schools to expensive private schools. There are schools that focus on teaching English and computers, and other schools that will teach your child all about Catholicism as part of the daily curriculum.Two of the top schools in Puebla education wise would be the American School of Puebla and the Madero. The American School of Puebla is an excellent well organized school that has many of the same facilities as one would find in a school in the United States. The grounds are well kept, the library has an wide range and well stocked supply of books in English and Spanish, and the classrooms have all the necessary things to provide a good learning environment for children. Almost all Americans living in Puebla send their children to this school. There are also students from Germany, Korea, and Canada. The teachers are highly qualifed and some have been teaching at the school for more than twenty years. There is also an annual book fair where the children are encouraged to purchase books in English from sources such as Scholastic books. The most impressive aspect of the school is the students. Most fourth graders are able to converse and play with English speaking students in English. It is also a lycos or religion free school so you don't have to worry about your children being taught things different from your religion.

this information was from http://www.guidetopuebla.com/Elementary-Schools.html

here are some of mexico's national resorces

Natural resources: petroleum, silver, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107779.html

mexican family

Mexican culture is known for the unified nature of the family. The country's divorce rate is among the lowest in the world (0.33 divorces per 1000 population, compared to 4.95 in the United States). Children regularly live with their parents until they marry, even if they remain single until their thirties or later. It is also quite common for family units to remain connected, often with grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and children all living in the same area or even in the same house. Loyalty within the family is absolute brothers will fight for the honor of their sisters, and family members are often tapped for employment opportunities.
The roles of the parents in Mexican culture are generally well-defined, with the father acting as the family's ruler and the mother as the family's heart. Machismo (Spanish for "male chauvinism") is quite common in Mexican families, with the father exercising authority in a manner not unlike a dictatorship. Some have called adultery a social norm for men, and abuse, both physical and emotional, is common. Wives are generally expected to endure this treatment from their husbands, and many consider it acceptable behavior. A mother is often exclusively responsible for maintaining the household and caring for the children, who as a result often revere her, while fearing their authoritarian father.
information from: family.jrank.org/pages/1163/Mexico-History-Mexican-Family.html

flag

click here to listen to the mexican national anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiWGz5SBO1s