Argentina: Enchantment of the World by Jean F. Blashfield, Scholastic 2015.
This is a very good book about Argentina. It includes history, economy, industry, topography and things to see. There are many unique sites in Argentina; waterfalls of Iguazú, missions in Missiones, Mount Aconcagua, highest point in the Americas, cave of the hands with over 800 hands, Tierra Del Fuego, skiing, beaches and glaciers. A section of Antartica belongs to Argentina.
Argentina is one of the leading producers of soybeans in the world. They do not produce as much beef as they once did, but the still eat a lot of beef.
Argentina has varied wildlife, including Rheas, a large ostrich type bird, penguins, Andean condors, and jaguars which are large than mountain lions. Argentina has lots of dinosaur bones, including the largest dinosaurs found.
Spanish is the official language. However there are a couple native languages still spoken including Quechua, language of the Incas. Argentine Spanish is different form other Spanish. Argentines call their language Castellano. They use the voz form instead of tú. And the accent on commands and vrrbs is different. The Spanish is Argentina is very much influenced by Italian. It is also influenced by Argentine slang. (Morfar or manchar for to eat instead of comer. They also refer to others as ché and the command and voz verb is pronounced differently.
The Pope before the current one is from Argentina. Deolind Correa is worshipped. She had a baby who continued nursing on her even after she had died. Non Catholic christians are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Evangilist. There is a large Jewish population.
Argentines love their Fútbol (s0ccer). Lionel Messi is from Argentina. The National sport however is polo. Argentina has long been the top in the world.
Tango and Argentine folk music are popular music styles. School is Argentina is compulsory and free up through grade 12. University is also free. Argentines have a lively night life, and support this by sleeping before going out. The siesta after lunch is not as popular as it once was. Dinner is eaten very late in Argentina. Favorite foods include beef asado, locro or stew and the drink mate.
The economy in Argentina has fluctuated with high inflation at times. This is now under control and the economy is doing well.
Very enjoyable and informative book. Publish in 2015 so somethings may be outdated.
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