Argentina is known for gauchos who hunted wild cattle on the pampas and notable literary writers like Jorge Luis Borges. Pato, a mixture of polo and basketball played on horseback, is the national sport. The climate varies from hot and dry in the north to warm and cold in the south. Buenos Aires was established in 1580 and the country gained independence in an 1810-1820 war. Famous Argentinians include writer Adolfo Bioy Casares and musician Gustavo Cerati. Traditional gaucho clothing includes ponchos, bombachas, and sombreros. Common foods are empanadas, dulce de leche, and mate tea.
8. Climate
• Northern Argentina: hot with dry winters
• Central Argentina: hot with thunderstorms
• Southern Argentina: warm and cold winters
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10. History
• Buenos Aires – was established by Juan de
Garay in 1580.
• The Argentine War of Independence(1810-
1818) – between Argentine patriotic forces
and royalists local to the Spanish crown
• The Dirty War(1976-1983) – a period of
terrorism and torture(established by militia
junta for social maintenance and to end
political influences.
11. Famous People
• Aldolfo Bioy Casares(1914-1999) – considered
one of the greatest Argentine writers(police
and science fiction literature). He was part of
the French National Order of the Legion or
Order in 1981. He was described as “perfect”
by some of his friends.
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13. • Gustavo Cerati(1959-present) – a
musician, songwriter and artist. His popularity
grew because he was in the band Soda Stereo.
He plays Latin American rock.
17. Food
Beverages: Main Dishes: Dessert:
tortas fritas argentinian sorrentinos dulce de leche
Appetizers: Side Dishes:
pizaa a caballo picado argentina
18. Language
• "ll" = "y "
• The "v" = "b" =
• There is no "th" sound(is uttered with a sound
like the "h"
• "cua" is pronounced as in "quantum"
• "qu" is uttered like the "c" in cat
• "z" sounds like "s"
