Argentina

1. Modern History

1.1. Europeans arrived in 1502

1.2. Spanish navigator Juan Diaz de Solias visited Argentina in 1516

1.3. Spanish integrated Argentina and made Buenos Aires a flourishing port

1.4. Buenos Aires claimed their independence on July 9th 1816

1.5. Two forces combine to create modern day Argentination

2. Economy and Natural Resources

2.1. They have a upper middle class economy

2.2. Main exports are crops and cars

2.3. Main imports are Petroleum and Vehicle based items

2.4. Natural resources consist of a lot of metals

2.5. National savings 24.6% 2013

3. Fun Facts

3.1. The oldest know dinosaur species have been tracked back 230 million years ago to Argentina

3.2. Argentina was the first country to adopt finger printing as a method of identification in 1925

3.3. The tango originated in Argentina

3.4. Cuban revolutionary and counter culture idol Che Guevara is not actually of Cuban decent having been born in Argentina's third largest city Rosario

3.5. Animated films are most often associated with Walt Disney but the first animated feature film ccame courtesy of Quirino Cristiani

4. Relations with the United States

4.1. They have maintained a bilaterial relations

4.2. Were part of the Axis in WWI

4.3. Were Pro-Nazi in WWII

4.4. Had minimal trade with the US in 1870-1920

4.5. Their large German element has influenced all of their decisions with the US

5. Politics/Political Systems

5.1. It is a Presidental System

5.2. Argentina current president is Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner

5.3. The most dominate political parties are Radical Civic Union and Justicialist Party

5.4. Constitution was created in 1853

5.5. Supreme court was established on January 15th 1862

6. Travel and Tourist Attractions

6.1. Iguazu Falls is taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide. It is on the border between Brazil Paraguay and Argentina.

6.2. Mendoza commonly know as Argentina's Napa and Sonoma valleys full of flavorful wines and delicacies

6.3. Patagonia isolated and beautiful it is one of the best keep secrets of Argentina and the world Also full of penguinos

6.4. Buenos Aires is commonly known as the Paris of the south. It is internationally known for its impressive boulevards outdoor cafes and historical facades.

6.5. Andes Mountains are the majestic mountains that form the backbone of Argentina.