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 Argentina argentin.htm
Revival of political activity in Argentina was marked by the appearance of a new grouping, the Peronistas.
Argentina, however, claims a total of 2,808,602 sq km (1,084,120 sq mi), including the Falkland Islands, or Islas Malvinas, and other sparsely settled southern Atlantic islands, as well as part of Antarctica.
The right to unionize, suspended in 1976, was restored in 1982, and the labor movement embraced some 3 million workers by the late 1980s.
http://www.natlaw.com/pubs/sparcs1.htm   (7808 words)

  
 Argentina. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
During the military rule thousands of citizens suspected of undermining the government disappeared in what became known as the “dirty war.&; In 1981 Argentina petitioned the United Nations for possession of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), which had been occupied and claimed by the British since 1832.
Even before World War I, in which Argentina maintained neutrality, the wealthy nation had begun to act as an advocate for the rights and interests of Latin America as a whole, notably through Carlos Calvo, Luis M. Drago, and later Carlos Saavedra Lamas.
Economic problems and increased terrorist activities caused Gen. Alejandro Lanusse, the leader of the coup against Onganía, to dismiss (1971) Levingston and initiate an active program for economic growth, distribution of wealth, and political stability.
http://www.bartleby.com/65/ar/Argentin.html   (4742 words)

  
 Argentina
No operational terrorist activities have been detected in Argentina, however, and the governments of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay are engaged in a coordinated effort, supported by the U.S. Government, to combat illegal activity in that area.
Americans crossing from Argentina into Paraguay or Brazil may wish to consult the most recent Consular Information Sheets for those countries.
SAFETY AND SECURITY: Individuals and organizations with ties to extremist groups, including some known to provide financial support to designated foreign terrorist organizations, operate in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, in the tri-border area between Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1130.html   (2398 words)

  
 Argentina Country Analysis Brief
Argentina and co-owner Paraguay share the electricity generated from Yacyreta evenly, with most of Paraguay's electricity exported to Argentina.
Argentina also supplies Paraguay and Uruguay with crude oil via tanker.
The GCDS project also includes a concession covering a possible extension from Uruguay to Porto Alegre in southern Brazil; major partners in the GCDS project are British Gas (40%) and Pan American Energy (30%).
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/argentna.html   (3104 words)

  
 Jews and Israelites of Argentina
Argentina's Jews Consider Exodus To Israel as Prospects Dim at Home
http://www.haruth.com/JewsArgentina.html   (28 words)

  
 washingtonpost.com: Argentina
A description of the history, government, politics and economy of Argentina.
Acquittals in '94 Attack Spur Protests by Argentina's Jews
Ex-Leader Told Not To Leave Argentina: De La Rua Linked To Alleged Bribes For Bill's Passage
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/world/americas/southamerica/argentina   (376 words)

  
 Argentina - encyclopedia article about Argentina.
The Jewish community in Argentina is comprised predominantly of Ashkenazi Jews of Northern and Eastern European origin, and numbers about 300,000, which is the largest in Latin America.
Under the name of Argentine Antarctica, it claims around 1,000,000 km² of Antarctica, overlapping other claims by Chile and the United Kingdom.
Centralist and federationist groups were in conflict, until national unity was established and the constitution promulgated in 1853.
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Argentina   (4440 words)

  
 Argentina - Country Profile - República Argentina - South America - Argentina Tourism
Get key information on Argentina's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.
Argentina is the second-largest country in South America (after Brazil); its people are a fusion of diverse national and ethnic groups, with descendants of Italian and Spanish immigrants predominant.
Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations.
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/argentina.htm   (658 words)

  
 Argentina,the country, its people and culture
Tango, soccer, political passions were only some of the cultural productions which spoke of a project worked out within a sea of conflicting ideologies and habits.
Among the 200 countries in the world, Argentina is the eight largest nation.
Southernmost South: Argentina, the country, its people and culture.
http://www.surdelsur.com/indexingles.html   (401 words)

  
 Argentina
Argentina - Argentina Profile: People, History, Government and Political Conditions, Economy, National Security, Foreign Relations, U.S.-Argentine Relations
Argentina is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay on the north, and by Uruguay and Brazil on the east.
Argentina's economy has been rebounding since its near collapse in 2001, with an impressive growth rate of about 8% since President Kirchner took office.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107288.html   (1355 words)

  
 WTO Argentina - Member information
This page gathers key information on Argentina's participation in the WTO.
Argentina has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995.
Provides consolidated texts: click “predefined reports” and select “All sectors in each country”, then double-click Argentina.
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/argentina_e.htm   (200 words)

  
 Argentina Travel Guide - Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Iguazu Falls
This site has been designed to present this information in a clear and organized manner.
Argentina also offers visitors some of the greatest settings in which to enjoy a number of sports activities.
Please beware of the many Argentina related websites that have not been updated for some time and are now completely invalid.
http://www.allaboutar.com   (565 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: argentina
This page shows blog posts, photos, and links that have been tagged argentina.
Become a member to save searches in a Watchlist.
University Spanish Programs - Argentina Monthly Spanish classes at the University of Buenos Aires, the University of Belgrano, Buenos Aires and in other cities.
http://www.technorati.com/tag/argentina   (454 words)

  
 GORP - Argentina Outdoors
Browse through the Adventurous Traveler Bookstore's database to find an extensive collection of books and maps on Argentina.
The country has a long-standing and enlightened tradition of setting aside and protecting national and state parks.
Which clip shoes are best for the MTB leg of an adventure race?
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/latamer/argentin/arg_prks.htm   (481 words)

  
 Online Hotel Reservation -- Destination Guides - South America - Argentina
So aside from the people, why visit Argentina?
This means that Argentina no longer seems exorbitantly pricey compared with neighbouring countries - for example, you can now get a full lunch for under $5.
It was once said that Argentina is actually the most American of all European countries, but even that clever maxim is wide of the mark.
http://www.holidayshotels.com/destination_guide/index.jsp?cid=139001&action=viewLocation&locationId=35128   (1209 words)

  
 Governments on the WWW: Argentina
Embajada de Argentina en Asunción, Paraguay [Embassy of Argentina in Asuncion, Paraguay]
Partido Comunista de Argentina (PCA) [Communist Party of Argentina] {Member of: Izquierda Unida}
Embajada de Argentina en Washington, Estados Unidos de América [Embassy of Argentina in Washington, United States of America]
http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/ar.html   (2053 words)

  
 Big News Network.com - Argentina News
Argentine prelate decries 'wave of hatred' against Christianity
Chile Government: Argentina Gas Supply Cuts To Worsen In 2007
Huge meat-eating dinosaurs roamed in groups in Argentina, scientists say
http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/cat/d9ed072d737073b4   (252 words)

  
 Homepage of the Argentine Consulate General in Hong Kong
For further suggestions or inquiries, please click on the red mail box to contact a consular officer
Here, you will find updated information on general consular procedures and requirements such as legalisations and visas, as well as specific topics related to trade, culture, tourism, special events and links to other useful cybersites in Argentina and the world.
The Consulate of Argentina in Hong Kong does not guarantee the accuracy and assumes no responsibility for the use of information available at this site or that contained in the pages linked from this site.
http://home.netvigator.com/~consarhk   (173 words)

  
 Argentina - Atlapedia Online
Argentina's unsuccessful fight against hyper-inflation which reached 1,800% at the end of 1990 has increased the discontent among the people.
Mendem's desired changes to the 1853 constitution to allow his reelection bid in the planned 1995 elections were renewed in 1993.
Various protests and strikes organized by the government's opposition parties continued throughout the last quarter of 1992.
http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/argentin.htm   (1219 words)

  
 Argentina national football team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Argentina and Uruguay hold the record for the most international matches played against two countries, there have been 161 matches played against each other since 1901.
The Argentina national football team is the national team of Argentina and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association.
Argentina has appeared in four World Cup finals, including the first final in 1930, which they lost 4-2 to Uruguay.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina_national_football_team   (441 words)

  
 argentina map and map of argentina and information page
Argentina was populated by scattered groups of Indians when the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci arrived in 1502; he was followed in 1516 by Juan Díaz de Solís of Spain; he was quickly killed by Indians and his expedition failed.
Then, the guaranteed-to-fail military coup concept returned to Argentina; and all would collapse over time, including the rule of Juan Peron, and his powerful wife Eva (Evita).
The last traces of military leadership faded away after Argentina's defeat at the hands of the British, during the Falkland Island's War.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/samerica/ar.htm   (1093 words)

  
 BBC NEWS World Americas Country profiles Country profile: Argentina
Managing Argentina's foreign debt crisis and maintaining the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and international lenders were key challenges for Mr Kirchner.
He cut his political teeth in the Peronist left-wing and was imprisoned for a short time during the 1976-83 military dictatorship.
Since the return to democracy in 1983, journalists in Argentina have generally been able to carry out their work freely.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1192478.stm   (716 words)

  
 Overview - Argentina Country Guide - World Travel Guide
A coup in 1943 resulted in the rise of Lieutenant General Peron Sosa as president, who instigated a policy of extreme nationalism and social improvement: the Peronista movement.
Those who think of Argentina and a long list of clichés will also evoke the legendary incidents of Argentina’s political past, as immortalised in ‘Evita’.
Argentina is a land of extremes: its hectic urban centres contrast with a staggeringly remote hinterland.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?o=14&NAV_guide_class=CountryGuide&NAV_Region=14   (463 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Argentina
In 1853, after the country had passed through the ordeals of several civil wars, a war with Brazil, and the Rosas dictatorship, the federal Constitution which is now in force (amended in 1860) was framed and promulgated.
The "Geografía Argentina" of Señores Urien and Colombo says that in or about 1631 there was not less than thirty centers of population under the rule of the Jesuits.
Nature has endowed Argentina with advantages for agricultural and pastoral farming hardly to be found in any other country of the world.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01702d.htm   (2717 words)

  
 Index of Economic Freedom 2006 - Argentina
The government is also looking at the possibility of creating a state-owned oil company.
Argentina's fiscal burden of government score is 0.1 point worse this year, but its trade policy and monetary policy scores are 1 point better.
Argentina's rules and regulations on foreign investment and capital flows are unclear, irregularly enforced, and frequently changed.
http://www.heritage.org/research/features/index/country.cfm?id=Argentina   (1106 words)

  
 Argentina
Thus, it is not hard to understand that, in spite of his Pampas country background, his figure has become a universal symbol for and of the Argentinean people.
The Argentine National Constitution of 1853 included the name of "República Argentina" amongst the official names used to designate the Government and Territory of the new Nation.
This site is property of Latin America Travel & Technologies and operated by ENJOY ARGENTINA
http://www.enjoy-argentina.org/argentina.php   (1040 words)

  
 ISEP Institutions
Locale: Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is a sophisticated metropolis, with one of the largest concentrations of Spanish-speaking people in the world.
Córdoba is home to the highest concentration of university students from all over Argentina and neighboring countries.
Argentina follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar; therefore, when applying for an academic year program, students will find it beneficial to begin their studies during the U.S. second term.
http://www.isep.org/nus/argentin   (1017 words)

  
 WWW-VL: History Index: Argentina:
La Gran Guerra [Argentina and World War I] Presidencia de Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear (1922-1928, from historiadelpais.com.
Argentina en la época de Rosas (1829-1852) índice
Foto Argentina [a large and varied collection] Relics and Selves.
http://vlib.iue.it/history/americas/Argentina   (1079 words)

  
 An Introduction to Argentina
This parched area in the west is part of the enormous Gran Chaco, a region that Argentina shares with Bolivia, Paraguay, and Br azil.
Argentina possesses some of the world's tallest mountains, expansive deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of the land ranging from wild, remote areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north.
The Land of Fire is actually an archipelago including the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego (which Argentina shares with neighbouring Chile) and numerous smaller islands.
http://www.geographia.com/argentina   (368 words)

  
 Atlas: Argentina
Argentina Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population …
Lonely Planet Argentina by Danny Palmerlee, Sandy Bao, Andrew Dean Nystro…
More on Argentina: South American Indigenous Peoples
http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/country/argentina.html   (147 words)

  
 Creative Commons Worldwide: Argentina
Fundación OSDE is a non-profit organization in Argentina, founded in 1991 with the purpose of promoting activities in the fields of culture, education, health, economy, law and policies.
Fundación OSDE, as one of his most important goals, seeks to create ideas and develop projects combining freedom and creativity, both understood as necessary tools to transform and to innovate in our society.
Please take a look at the mailing-list archive if you are interested in the academic discussion leading to the Argentina final license.
http://creativecommons.org/worldwide/ar   (252 words)

  
 Political Resources on the Net - Argentina 1:3
Argentina: energía, reforma del Estado y secretos políticos All about politics and energy in Argentina and the Mercosur Region
Partido Comunista Revolucionario de la Argentina Revolutionary Communist Party
Electoral Atlas of Argentina since 1983 Elections in Argentina, with maps and election results
http://www.politicalresources.net/argentina.htm   (256 words)

  
 Argentina News
Hundreds of illegal immigrants from neighbouring countries yesterday flocked to register with the authorities after the government launched a plan to allow them to live and work legally in Argentina.
Hardline sectors of Argentina's fragmented movement of unemployed people made a protest comeback in the streets of Buenos Aires yesterday after months of inactivity and urged the government to increase social...
Titlu : ARGENTINA MIGRANT WORKERS Caption : Children of an immigrant family from Bolivia play soccer at their house in Buenos Aires, Monday, April 17, 2006.
http://www.topix.net/world/argentina   (593 words)

  
 Argentina Travel Information Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Check out what other travellers are saying about Argentina.
Despite Argentina's recent economic woes, its pleasures - stunning natural wonders, an elegant capital with a European-flavoured sophistication, and a passionate culture - are still as tempting as ever.
An interest in soccer and some nimble foot skills may be all you need to feel like a local.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/south-america/argentina   (178 words)

  
 Ethnologue report for Argentina
[See also SIL publications on the languages of Argentina.]
This web edition of the Ethnologue contains all the content of the print edition and may be cited as:
The number of languages listed for Argentina is 27.
http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Argentina   (347 words)

  
 Moving to Argentina ~ Living In Argentina ~ Real Estate In Argentina
After years of traveling and living in most of the Spanish-speaking world, I chose Buenos Aires, Argentina as my home.
I have not found another source that will give you this detailed description of legal immigration to Argentina.
News and Media from Argentina - Organizations - Resources -
http://www.escapeartist.com/argentina/argentina.htm   (2058 words)

  
 Jobs at Intel, Argentina
Intel Argentina's office in Buenos Aires is located in the beautiful Puerto Madero, a traditional port where old warehouses have been updated into first-rate restaurants, lofts and offices with amazing views of the city.
Intel Argentina employees support Intel Teach to the Future, an ever-expanding program that uses the latest technologies to train primary and high-school teachers to use technology effectively in their classrooms.
Intel's Buenos Aires office in Argentina serves as a sales, marketing and support center for all of Argentina and the rest of the Southern Cone, including Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
http://www.intel.com/jobs/Argentina   (151 words)

  
 Argentina
Argentina: World Bank Approves US$190 Million for Rural Education and Municipal Development (Press Release)
World Bank Approves $40 Million for Solid Waste Management in Argentina (Press Release)
World Bank Approves US$350 Million Loan for Heads of Household Transition in Argentina (Press Release)
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/LACEXT/ARGENTINAEXTN/0,,menuPK:316030~pagePK:141159~piPK:141110~theSitePK:316024,00.html   (121 words)

  
 Argentina
Environmental Issues in Argentina [html] - An extensive discussion of air pollution, energy intensities, carbon emissions, and renewable energy.
Argentina Country Analysis Brief [html] - An overview of the energy situation in Argentina.
Annual Energy and Energy-Related Data: Data for Argentina for the years 1980-2003, reported by fuel (energy) category, are available to be downloaded in Excel (xls) spreadsheet format.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/international/argentna.html   (313 words)

  
 Worldroots.com
However, Helmuth returned to Germany with his wife Lya, her daughter Marigard and their son Emilio, Norberto, born 1929 in Buenos Aires, on the ship Monte Sarmiento to Germany on Sept. 2, 1938 due to health reasons (Malaria and severe Asthma).
Harald's brother Otto Helmuth Maximilian (my father) also immigrated Sept. 21, 1925 with his first wife Lya and her daughter Marigerd (Gerda) to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to join Harald in Charata.
http://worldroots.com/brigitte/b11_index.html   (340 words)

  
 Project Disappeared - Argentina
Project Disappeared is a joint project of several human rights organizations and activists with the purpose of recovering and maintaining memory, understanding what happened in Argentina during the "dirty war" and fighting against impunity.
We invite you to visit it, to contribute, to join our efforts - and above all, to remember.
http://www.desaparecidos.org/arg/eng.html   (52 words)

  
 Argentina Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - UT Library Online
The following maps were produced by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, unless otherwise indicated.
Argentina (Political) 1996 (305K) and pdf format (303K)
Home > Finding Information > PCL Map Collection > Argentina
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/argentina.html   (84 words)

  
 FindLaw: International Resources: Countries: Argentina
Pericias Caligraficas Information on legal issues related to document forgery.
Falklands Malvinas Forum The aim of this forum is to improve communications between Argentina, the Falkland Islands, and the United Kingdom, by facilitating discussion of important issues.
Derecho Penal Online Argentina Articles and news on criminal law.
http://www.findlaw.com/12international/countries/ar.html   (645 words)

  
 Study Abroad, Argentina
Engage in the country's numerous outdoor activities, from skiing and mountaineering to white-water rafting.
A land of passion and intrigue, Argentina instantly captivates her visitors with her awesome natural wonders and fun-loving inhabitants.
For a sensational shopping and entertainment experience, visit Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, where you could also learn firsthand, how to dance the tango.
http://www.studyabroad.com/content/portals/Argentina_port.html   (178 words)

  
 Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name.
You can even create a list of your favorite locations where you have business or personal interests.
Copyright © 1998 - 2006 Chaos Software Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/time.asp?locationid=AR   (301 words)

  
 Argentina encyclopedia : Cultural Information , Maps, Argentina politics and officials, Argentinian History. Travel to ...
Argentina encyclopedia : Cultural Information, Maps, Argentina politics and officials, Argentinian History.
The Argentine Republic (Spanish: República Argentina, IPA [reˈpuβlika aɾxɛnˈtina]) is a country in South America, situated between the Andes in the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east and south.
Argentina - Secretaría de Turismo de la Nación
http://www.argentinaiworld.com   (297 words)

  
 Travel to Argentina. Patagonia, Gauchos, Tango and the Pampas for your best Argentina vacation.
Staying at a ranch will allow you to experience first hand
Within 96 hours we'll get back to you with a customized travel itinerary and a proposed vacation.
If you have a travel wesbite feel free to add your travel url.
http://www.travelsur.net   (172 words)

  
 Argentina
13 Aug 1943 Atarctic region 25°W to 74°W claimed by Argentina.
11 Sep 1852 - 3 Jun 1862 Buenos Aires in secession from Argentina
http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Argentina.html   (2125 words)

  
 Argentina
The contents are a narration of how and when it was first raised.
The history and meaning of the Argentina flag (in spanish)
All my (few) sources disagree upon Argentina’s flag proportions:
http://flagspot.net/flags/ar.html   (1450 words)

  
 Find Argentina search engines with Search Engine Colossus
Where you can find out everything about Argentina!
Gain access to Argentina's websites, Spanish language websites, and Google's general database!
Search engine for the Town of San Carlos de Bariloche and Nahuel Huapi National Park region in Patagonia!
http://www.searchenginecolossus.com/Argentina.html   (125 words)

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