Argentina

Cover......Page 1
Credits......Page 6
Table of Contents......Page 7
CHAPTER 1 A Visit to Argentina......Page 9
Map: Political Boundaries of Argentina......Page 18
Snapshot......Page 21
CHAPTER 2 Geography: Rain Forests and Glaciers......Page 23
Map: Geography of Argentina......Page 25
Map: Climate of Argentina......Page 33
CHAPTER 3 Animals and Nature: From Penguins to Pumas......Page 35
CHAPTER 4 History: From Colony to Republic......Page 47
CHAPTER 5 People: A Changing Nation......Page 65
Map: Population Density of Argentina......Page 73
CHAPTER 6 Culture: The Land of the Tango......Page 77
CHAPTER 7 Politics: Increasing Stability......Page 91
CHAPTER 8 Economy: Recovering Prosperity......Page 105
Map: Resources of Argentina......Page 115
CHAPTER 9 Argentina Today......Page 119
Timeline......Page 130
Facts At Your Fingertips......Page 132
Glossary......Page 136
Additional Resources......Page 138
Source Notes......Page 140
Index......Page 144
Photo Credits......Page 146