101. PSU Geography News Geographers Travel To Argentina For Climate Department of geography Paul Desanker is in argentina at the United NationsFramework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC). http://www.geog.psu.edu/news/rose_kyoto.html

102. Argentina Vacations deserts to the southern Andean Cordillera, from Iguazu Falls to the magnificentdesolation of Patagonia, argentina s geography is varied and stunning. http://www.solartours.com/destinations/Argentina2/Argentina_Home.asp?country=Arg

103. Argentina For Educators Test your knowlede of the recent turmoil, as well as argentina s geography,history, and culture. 1. On December 28 and 29th, thousands of Argentinean http://www.worldpress.org/argentinaquiz.htm

Argentina Quiz Argentina was thrust into the international spotlight this winter. Citizens from all walks of life joined together, demanding political and economic reform, and an end to favoritism and corruption. Test your knowlede of the recent turmoil, as well as Argentina's geography, history, and culture. 1. On December 28 and 29th, thousands of Argentinean citizens living in the capital city of Buenos Aires marched in protest, frustrated by a government and economy in a state of collapse. What object(s) were wielded on their march to the town square? A: pots and pans B: banners with political slogans C: forks and knives D: crude dolls made to resemble political figures Click here for the answer 2. During the protest, Argentineans felt: A: Torrential monsoon rains B: Numbing cold and winds C: A sweltering summer heat D: A mild breeze Click here for the answer 3. In legislative elections last October, Argentine citizens elected all 72 senators and half of the 257 members of the Chamber of Deputies. For whom did record numbers of Argentines vote?

104. ParksWatch Argentina Park Profiles geography......argentina Bolivia Brazil Guatemala Mexico Peru Venezuela. 2. Choose aPark. General information Summary http://www.parkswatch.org/parkprofile.php?l=eng&country=arg&park=&page=phy

105. Argentine Geography Argentine Flag Embassy of argentina in Australia. argentina in BRIEF Back Next . geography. NorthWest The Pampas Mesopotamia Cuyo North-East http://www.argentina.org.au/geography.htm

ARGENTINA in BRIEF Back Next Geography North-West The Pampas Mesopotamia Cuyo ... Antarctica Argentina, the second-largest country in Latin America, occupies most of the southern part of the South American continent. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean in the east and south its neighbours are Brazil and Uruguay to the North-east and east, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north and Chile to the West. The terrain is made up mostly of Low or Flatlands, although it also features some major mountain ranges and tablelands situated at a high altitude above sea level. Argentina is a federal country, divided into 23 provinces which have the same political status as the Australian states. The country is divided geographically into six regions: the Pampas, the North-West, Cuyo, the North-East, Mesopotamia, and the Patagonia and South Atlantic Islands, Malvinas being the largest. Like Australia, Argentina also claims sovereignty rights over part of Antarctica. North-west region The provinces of the North-west region include Jujuy, Salta, Tucuman, Catamarca and La Rioja.

106. Graduate Association Of Geography Students: Nov. 2: Culture & Politics In Argent As argentina tumbles further into uncharted financial crisis an inspiring popular The Graduate Association of geography Students (GAGS) is the central http://www.yorku.ca/gags/2004/10/nov-2-culture-politics-in-argentina.html

@import url("http://www.blogger.com/css/blog_controls.css"); @import url("http://www.blogger.com/dyn-css/authorization.css?blogID=8445627"); Graduate Association of Geography Students Tuesday, October 26, 2004 CERLAC, the Transformative Learning Centre (OISE/UT), the Centre for Social Justice, Founders College and OPIRG (U of T) present CULTURE AND POLITICS IN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS The case of the 'movimiento autonomista' in Argentina Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:30 - 9:30 pm OISE, University of Toronto 252 Bloor St. West (subway: St. George) 7th floor Peace Lounge Please join us for an evening of art, film and discussion. As Argentina tumbles further into uncharted financial crisis an inspiring popular rebellion has been spreading across the country. An ongoing direct democracy movement has developed that has become a living laboratory of struggle a space where the politics of the future are being re-invented. All are welcome! Attendance is free, however due to limited space, registration in advance is required. To register, please send an email to cerlac@yorku.ca

107. The World Factbook Page On Argentina, Section: Geography argentina. (½ Thumbnail of Flag). geography. Location Southern South America,bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay http://www.dlhoffman.com/publiclibrary/factbook96/factbook/ar-l.htm

Argentina Geography Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay Geographic coordinates: 34 00 S, 64 00 W Map references: South America Area: total area: 2,766,890 sq km land area: 2,736,690 sq km comparative area: slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US Land boundaries: total: 9,665 km border countries: Bolivia 832 km, Brazil 1,224 km, Chile 5,150 km, Paraguay 1,880 km, Uruguay 579 km Coastline: 4,989 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: short section of the boundary with Uruguay is in dispute; short section of the boundary with Chile is indefinite; claims British-administered Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas); claims British-administered South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; territorial claim in Antarctica Climate: mostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest Terrain: rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border

108. A Virtual Travel To Argentina - República Argentina - South America - Argentina argentina facts Official web sites of argentina, the capital of argentina, art, argentina, presents an entertaining synthesis of Argentine geography, http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/argentina.htm

Advertise here One World - Nations Online the countries of the world Home Continents The Americas Argentina A virtual destination guide to Argentina, this page is about many aspects of "the land of the six continents". Search and locate official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: The Argentine culture, history and geography. Get key information on Argentina's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government. You will have access to news from Argentina and you may visit Argentine cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Argentina. Official Sites Map News Culture ... Additional Links Argentina Country Profile Flag of Argentina Background: Argentina is the second-largest country in South America (after Brazil); its people are a fusion of diverse national and ethnic groups, with descendants of Italian and Spanish immigrants predominant. Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976.

109. TradePort Country Profile Of Argentina From World Trade Press geography Note. argentina is the secondlargest country in South America (afterBrazil). The country occupies a strategic location relative to sea lanes http://www.tradeport.org/countries/argentina/01grw.html

Country Profiles Home Country Facts - Argentina The People Nationality Argentine(s) Ethnic Composition Caucasian Mestizo, Amerindian, and other Religious Composition Roman Catholic-nominal Protestant Jewish Other Languages Spoken Spanish (official), English, Italian, German, and French. Education and Literacy Seven years of schooling is compulsory and the adult literacy rate stands at 96.2 percent. Labor Force Total:  15 million By occupation: Services  Industry Agriculture Geography Land Mass Total 2,766,890 sq km Land 2,736,690 sq km Water 30,200 sq km Land Boundaries Total:  9,665 km Border countries: Bolivia 832 km Brazil 1,224 km Chile 5,150 km Paraguay 1,880 km Uruguay 579 km Coastline 4,989 km Maritime claim Contiguous zone: 24 nm Continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin Exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Territorial sea: 12 nm Climate/Weather Mostly temperate; arid in southeast; sub-Antarctic in southwest. Terrain Rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border. Elevation extremes Lowest: Salinas Chicas -40 m (located on Peninsula Valdés) Highest: Cerro Aconcagua 6,960 m

110. CU Dept. Of Geography Resources: Academic Departments argentina. Universidad Nacional La Plata, geography Program . Spanish only;History, Social, and Philosophy of geography; Regional geography; geography of http://www.colorado.edu/geography/virtdept/resources/depts/depts.htm

Geography Resources : Academic Departments URLs are correct when posted, but do change frequently. Please notify Anita Howard of problems and changes. Annotations are taken from the departmental homepages under introductory, program information, and faculty profile pages or submitted via the email link on this page. Argentina Australia Austria Belgium ... Directory of Worldwide University Listing Sites (all disciplines). Argentina Universidad Nacional La Plata, Geography Program . Spanish only; History, Social, and Philosophy of Geography; Regional Geography; Geography of Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur, Department of Geography . Spanish only. Australia Australian Defence Force Academy, University College, School of Geography and Oceanography . Cultures of Nature; Urban Residential Activism; GIS Based Teaching; Population and Culture in Australia and New Zealand; Globalizing Labor Markets and State Transformation; Karst Landscapes and Caves. Australian National University, Geography and Human Ecology Department

111. Geographic Facts Of Argentina The name argentina comes from the Latin word Argentum, meaning silver. argentina has a mild climate, with a subtropical area in the North and cold http://www.argentinaxplora.com/english/activ/geogra/geogra.htm

Geographic Facts Nature Ecology Geography National Parks ... Products / Business 3 761 274 Square Km. The territory is divided into 23 provinces plus national territories that include Islas Malvinas, Georgias, Sandwich del Sur and a sector of Antarctica Territorial Extension: N-S 3.799 Km., W-E 1.423 Km. It limits with Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile Population: 37 million inhabitants (estimated in 2000) Form of government: Federal Republic with a bicameral legislative power. It was declared independent from Spain on July 9th 1816 Main Cities Buenos Aires, capital, 3 million inhabitants Cordoba, 1 345 000 inhabitants Rosario, 1 230 000 inhabitants Mendoza, 880 000 inhabitants La Plata, 724 000 inhabitants Official Language Spanish. Some minorities speak quechua and other native tongues Ethnic Composition European background 85%, others 15%

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