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| the capital of Argentina | Buenos Aires |
| the currency of Argentina | The Argentine Peso |
| The number of Argentine pesos to every U.S. Dollar | 3:1 |
| The colors of the Argentine flag | Azul (celeste) y blanco |
| Argentina's world size ranking | 8th largest country in the world |
| The ethnic background of the majority of Argentines | European |
| The percentage of land used for farming | 27% |
| Waterfall in Argentina 1.5 times higher than Niagra falls | Las Cataras de Iguazú |
| Glacier in Argentina | El Perito Moreno |
| The population in Argentina | 40.3 million |
| The languages spoken by the indigenous people in Argentina | Mapuche, Guaraní, and Quéchua |
| The official language of Argentina | Spanish |
| the religion of the majority of people in Argentina | Catholic / Roman Catholic / non-practicing Catholic |
| A gesture that is considered rude in Argentina | pointing at people |
| A greeting for family members and friends | a hug and a kiss on the cheek |
| A greeting for strangers or acquaintances (not people you are close to) | A firm handshake and a nod |
| An herb-tea served in a gourd and with a bombilla. | Mate |
| The way in which one drinks mate | With friends, passing the gourd around and taking turns taking sips |
| common Argentine goodbyes | Chau / Hasta Luego |
| The time at which most Argentines eat supper | 9 P.M. |
| The average number of children in an urban Argentine family | 2 |
| The person in the family responsible for the children | mother |
| Behavior expected from houseguests attending a get-together | Arriving at least 30 minutes late, greeting everyone upon arrival, and saying goodbye to everyone when leaving |
| Argentina's famous opera house | El Teatro Colón |
| The pronoun many Argentines use in place of "tú" | vos |
| Argentina's South America size ranking | 2nd largest country in South America |
| The style of music and dance that originated in Argentina | Tango |
| A description of the changes of power in Argentina in the 1900's | Not peaceful |
| The countries / continents that influenced the architecture of Argentine houses and buildings | Spain, France, Italy, Europe |
| Estancia | A large ranch home passed down from generation to generation |
| The most common, abundant food in Argentina | Steak / Beef |
| A common type of cuisine eaten by many Argentines | Italian food |
| The most important birthday in an Argentine girl's life | 15 |
| Activities young people in Argentina enjoy | Dance, go to movies, go to barbeques, dine out |
| Popular Argentine sports | "El pato," basketball, volleyball, soccer, and rugby |
| Activities many Argentines enjoy in their free time | Read, relax with friends, go to movies, go to barbeques |
| Common goodbyes | Chau / Hasta luego |
| symphonic music (symphonies) and art | The areas of Argentine art and music that Italy has had an influence on |
| The season it is in Argentina when it is summer in the United States | winter |
| An important Argentine symbol of freedome, bravery, and self-sufficiency | El Gaucho (cowboy) |
| The color of Argentina's "White House." | Pink |
| Products exported by Argentina | beef/steak, hides, flaxseed, wheat, corn, soy bean, cotton |
| Methods of transportation used in Argentina | car, taxi, bus, train, subway |
| The most used methods of transportation in Buenos Aires | bus and subway |
| Methods of communication found in Argentina | phone, cell phone, Internet, newspaper, postal service |
| The percentage of Argentines that are able to read | 97% |
