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Argentina — A Nation Of Spectacular Natural Wonders
The official name of Argentina is the Argentine Republic. The name Argentina comes from the Latin word for silver ‘Argentum’. By land area, Argentina is the 2nd largest country in South America and the 8th largest country in the world. The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
It encompasses immense plains, deserts, tundra, and forests, as well as tall mountains, rivers, and thousands of miles of ocean shoreline. Argentina also claims a portion of Antarctica, as well as several islands in the South Atlantic, including the British-ruled Falkland Islands.
Argentina has vast natural resources in energy and agriculture, with extraordinary fertile lands and has great potential for renewable energy. It is a leading food producer with large-scale agricultural and livestock industries. In addition, the country has significant opportunities in some manufacturing subsectors and innovative services in high tech industries.
History
First explored in 1516 by Juan Diaz de Solis, Argentina developed slowly under Spanish colonial rule. Buenos Aires was settled in 1580; the cattle industry was thriving as early as 1600…
