Argentina Flashcards
1
Q
The capital of Argentina is
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Buenos Aires
2
Q
Buenos Aires is called
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“The Paris of the Spanish speaking world”
3
Q
The Southern tip of Argentina
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Is cold because it is close to the North Pole
4
Q
Argentina extends north to
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The tropics of central South America
5
Q
What is the lifestyle of Argentina? (4 things)
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- Modern city life
- Beautiful mountains (Andes) and beaches
- Largest Spanish speaking country of the world
- Country landscapes
6
Q
The Plains of Patagonia
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The heart of sheep raising industry
7
Q
Las Pampas
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Central plains - Cowboys (gauchos) tend herds of cattle on large ranches (estancias)
8
Q
Cowboys
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Gauchos
9
Q
Large ranch
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Estancia
10
Q
Argentina produces a large amount of
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Beef
11
Q
Bariloche
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World class ski resort
12
Q
Aconcagua
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Mountain range
13
Q
Andes
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Mountain range popular for skiing
14
Q
Iguazú
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Waterfall
15
Q
Tango
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Argentinian dance
