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The Republic of Argentina

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The Population of Argentina is made up of the following:

White, mostly Spanish and Italian: 97%
Mestizo, Amerindian or Other Non-White Groups: 3%

Area: 2,766,890 sq. miles
Population: 39,144,753

Capital City: Buenos Aires
Government Type: Republic
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)

What does the flag represent?

Three equal horizontal bands of light blue (top), white, and light blue; centered in the white band is a radiant yellow sun with a human face known as the Sun of May.


Animals of Argentina
Llama
Elephant Seal
Sea Lion
Mountain Lion
Killer Whale (Orca)

Languages spoken in Argentina:
Official Language: Spanish
English, Italian, German and French are also spoken there.

Common words in Spanish:

Book

El Libro

Desk El Escritorio
Chair La Silla
Pencil El Lapiz
Numbers Los Numeros
School La Escuela
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