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We're Jasmine, Astrid, and Carly
 * Slide Number || Photo ||  || Narrative ||
 * 1 || [[image:Argentina_flag.gif caption="Argentina's National Flag"]] ||  || Hola from Argentina!

On the flag of Argentina, there are two bands of blue and one band of white. The sun in the center is called "The Sun of May".

The full flag featuring the sun is called the Official Ceremonial Flag. The flag without the sun is considered the Ornamental Flag. Both versions are considered the national flag. || horses, the Hornero which is the national bird, Anteaters, Armadillos, and the guanaco which is a wild, wool-bearing animal of South America. ||
 * 2 || [[image:Argentina3201430.jpg]] ||  || Cultural elements are the way of life for our world. The official language of Argentina is Spanish. The most distinctive is the porteño accent, which has been influenced by Italian. ||
 * 3 || [[image:argentina_food.gif]] ||  || Daily life in Argentina's cities is much as it is in those of southern Europe. Businesses and shops open early, close for a long break at midday, and stay open into the evening. Also, Argentina consumes more beef per capita than any other nation except Uruguay. ||
 * 4 || [[image:mikencolonelrun.jpg]] ||  || Polo is one of the popular sports in Argentina. Polo is a game that is played on horses using a mallet to hit a white ball to either ends of the field. People all over Argentina play in competitive leagues. ||
 * 5 || [[image:Bolero.jpg width="309" height="466"]] ||  || The Europeans have strongly influenced Argentine art and music, particularly in symphonic music and operas. Native American influence is apparent in folk arts. Also, the tango originated in Argentina. Representing bravery, freedom, and independence, the gaucho (cowboy) is an important Argentine symbol and a common subject in painting and literature. ||
 * 6 || [[image:la_plata.jpg]] ||  || About 85% of the people are Roman Cathiolic, 7% of the people are members of various Protestant churches, 2% are Jewish, and the remaining 6% belong to other religious organizations. Religious freedom is assured, and church and state are officially separate. ||
 * 7 || [[image:_42945347_hungermarcha203.jpg]] ||  || Before the Spanish began to colonize Argentina in the 1500s, the area was populated by native groups. In 1816, Argentina declared independence from Spain. The country's population and culture were later deeply shaped by immigrants from throughout Europe, but most particularly Italy and Spain. ||
 * 8 || ===[[image:andes_Mountians.jpg width="193" height="197" caption="Andes Mountains"]]=== ||  || Now on to Physical features! Here are the Andes Mountains which run along the western border, they run from Ecuador to the border of Chile and Argentina. It is the largest mountain range in South America. ||
 * 9 || ===[[image:Wagon_on_pampas.jpg]]=== ||  || The Pampas are grassy plains in the central part of Argentina. Argentineans eats a lot of meat, and the Pampas are were most of the cattle grazes. ||
 * 10 || ===[[image:Rio_de_la_Plata.jpg width="210" height="142" caption="Rio de la Plata"]]=== ||  || The Rio de la Plata, is an estuary where fresh water meets salt water. The Paraná River is 1,800 miles long and is found in Northern Argentina, the Pacific Ocean is on the western side, and the Atlantic Ocean is on the eastern side. Then also there is the Rio Parna River. = = ||
 * 11 || ===[[image:Argentina_general.jpg caption="Iguau Falls"]]=== ||  || Just like in America where we have th Niagara Falls, well here in Argentina they have the Iguazu Falls. The falls are 450,000 cubic feet water fall, shaped as a horse shoe. ||
 * 12 || ===[[image:argentina6.jpg]]=== ||  || The climate in Argentina is mainly Temperate, and Subtropical in the North, and Tropical area in the North-East. Since Argentina is in the Southern Hemisphere, our seasons are opposite. For example, Christmas is in their summer. ||
 * 13 || === === ===[[image:horses.jpg width="485" height="397" caption="Horses"]]=== ||  || Some animals of Argentina include
 * 13 || === === ===[[image:horses.jpg width="485" height="397" caption="Horses"]]=== ||  || Some animals of Argentina include
 * 13 || === === ===[[image:horses.jpg width="485" height="397" caption="Horses"]]=== ||  || Some animals of Argentina include
 * 14 || ===[[image:argentina.jpg]]=== ||  || So, the Pampas are right here. (point) the Andes mountains are right there. (point) The Rio de la Plata is here. (point) And the capital, Buenos Aires, is right here. ||
 * 15 || [[image:CHristina_Fernandez.JPG width="313" height="358" caption="First Lady Christina Fernandez"]] ||  || First Lady Cristina Fernandez is now Argentina's first democratically elected president, she took her husband's place in the election. ||
 * 16 || [[image:Supreme_Court.JPG width="393" height="324" caption="Argentina's Supreme Court"]] ||  || The constitutional government for Argentina was adopted in 1853, but it has been amended several times, the most recent time was in 1994 when it became a federal republic, with separate branches. The president is elected for 4 years term. Members of the Supreme Court are elected for life. ||
 * 17 || ===[[image:argentina-1.jpg]]=== ||  || The economy is dominated by manufacturing and agriculture, even though service industries in Argentina's have grown increasingly important. Argentina is one of the world's chief exporters of food and most other farm products. Argentina's vast pasture land makes it a world leader in raising of livestock. Oil deposits and salt deposits are all over the country. ||
 * 18 || [[image:Argentina.png width="373" height="428" caption="Argentina's Symbol For Peace"]] ||  || In 1516 before Indians and Europeans arrived the Spaniards came to Argentina. The founded Buenos Aries in 1536 .The movement for independence began in 1806 when British troops occupied Buenos Aries. Argentina remained neutral during World War I. In 1976 more than 10,000 people were killed in what was called the Dirty War. After the war, in 1983 the military gave up power and permitted an election. But still to day Argentina has a wonderful culture, economy, and features.
 * 17 || ===[[image:argentina-1.jpg]]=== ||  || The economy is dominated by manufacturing and agriculture, even though service industries in Argentina's have grown increasingly important. Argentina is one of the world's chief exporters of food and most other farm products. Argentina's vast pasture land makes it a world leader in raising of livestock. Oil deposits and salt deposits are all over the country. ||
 * 18 || [[image:Argentina.png width="373" height="428" caption="Argentina's Symbol For Peace"]] ||  || In 1516 before Indians and Europeans arrived the Spaniards came to Argentina. The founded Buenos Aries in 1536 .The movement for independence began in 1806 when British troops occupied Buenos Aries. Argentina remained neutral during World War I. In 1976 more than 10,000 people were killed in what was called the Dirty War. After the war, in 1983 the military gave up power and permitted an election. But still to day Argentina has a wonderful culture, economy, and features.

Adios from Argentina! ||