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*In Argentine, contrasting features undoubîedly abound.In this country, you are going to find différent colors, weathers,feelings. You will find beautiful sceneries and live joyful timesonce and again, but there is one thing that keeps thé same—thé way locals are going to be friendly and warm, and will findthat entertaining you is their pleasure.

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informationThe Republic of Argentine, situated in South America, has an area of almost 3,800,000sq. km, of which 2,8 million are continental—approximately 54% are fiât lands (prairiesand savannas), 23% plateaus, and 23% hills and mountains— and thé Antarctic territory.It borders Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile. Argentina's geography variesconsiderably, from its extensive grasslands in thé east to thé impressive Andesmountain range in thé west, where thé Aconcagua (6,959m), thé highest summit in théwestern hémisphère, soars upwards. From Jujuy to Tierra del Fuego, thé Andes offer agréât variety of landscapes: from thé high tablelands in thé northeast —desert-like,with valleys, ravines and multicolored mountains— to thé Iakes, forests and glaciersrégion in thé Patagonia.To thé north, Chaco is a forest area irrigated by thé Bermejo,Salado and Pilcomayo rivers. To thé northeast, thé Argentine Mesopotamia, locatedbetween thé Paranâ and Uruguay rivers, is an area of low hills, lagoons and marshlands.The Iguazû Falls, one of thé most spectacular natural wonders in thé world, are in thémidst of thé subtropical forest. The country's central région is where thé mostwell-known and extensive grasslands are located: thé Pampas, an intense agriculturaland cattle raising center. This région comprises thé province of Buenos Aires, thénortheast part of La Pampa and thé southern portion of Côrdoba and Santa Fe.To thésouth, it borders thé smooth hills of Sierra deTandil and Sierra de laVentana,and tothewest, thé Sierras de Côrdoba. Further south, between thé Andes and thé oceanic coastline, thé Patagonian désert plateaus extend. Flanked by cliffs, thé Atlantic coast is hometo precious sea wildlife colonies, notably at Peninsula Valdés, in thé Province of Chubut.

Mild and humid in thé Pampas fiât lands;cold and humid in thé west end of théPatagonia; subtropical in thé north of théMesopotamia and warm in thé northeast.In thé country's central région thé meantempérature is 23° C from November toMarch and 12° C from June to September.

More than 36 million people, althoughnearly half of them live in thé Capital Cityand thé Province of Buenos Aires.

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Government:Représentative, Republican and Fédéralgovernment, divided into thé executive,législative and judicial powers. In Argentinethere are 23 provinces, plus thé City ofBuenos Aires, thé country's capital city.

Peso (P). Peso bills are in dénominationsof 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. Coins are indénominations of 1 peso and 1, 5, 10,25 and 50 cents.

EBffifflBiArgentine quality items include leathergoods, woven and knitted garments,silverware, and wine. Very interesting books,art, antiques, design and handcrafts market.

VAT Refund:Roman Catholic. There is complète freedom VAT is refunded at thé airport if localof religion —Protestant, jewish, Muslimand other communities coexist in harmony.

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: Getting to Know thé Domains of Gauchos

Buenos Aires, situated on thé banks of théRio de la Plata, is thé Capital City of Argen-tine. Thanks to ils characteristics, thé city isone of thé most exciting capitals in LatinAmerica. Culturel life constitutes, togetherwith tango, one of thé most enticing cityattractions. In thé province of Buenos Airesthere is a horizon of striking, endlesscultivated lands.This is indeed thé land ofGauchos. There are many estanciasoffering accommodation— from théSouthern hills of Tandil and Ventana to théParanâ Delta. In thé Atlantic coast linethere are plenty of options to enjoy sandbeaches, dunes and woods. •••

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In native languageCuyo means"country of thedeserts','and thé région stretches over highsummits, snow capped volcanoes and gréât extensions from thé Andes and thépre-Andean mountains to thé steppes.The Aconcagua peak -a goal for climbers from ailover thé world-, paleontological and naturel reserves, and thé region's valleys, having théidéal climate for wine production, make this territory unique. Skiing, horseback riding,rafting and adventure tourism are some of thé recreational activities thé région is mostlyvisitedfor. •••

JUJUY - SALTA - CATAMARCA - TUCUMAN- SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO

Home to Pre-Columbian Art and Traditions

Amid multicolored mountains, thé ArgentineNortheastern Région boasts a wide variety ofcontrasts: high peaks, fiât lands, sait Iakes andsubtropical forests. This région, rich in Pre-Columbian history, blends together indigenousvillages and traces from thé Conquest time.Under bright blue skies, thé region's hightablelands offer an invitation to visit its adobehomes and colonial chapels. Activities such asadventure tourism and sport fishing, théregion's popular festivals and delicious régionalmeals are perfectly added to ail its stunninglandscapes. MM

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An Area of Gréât Rivers

Gréât rivers and virgin forests are théprédominant features of this reddish soil région.The spectacular Iguazû falls.the Esteras delIberâ marshlands, Chaco's fiât lands and théregion's national parks are thé exubéranthome to an amazing and varied wildlife.History cornes back to life at thé JesuitRuins, thé Flag Monument or thé San JoséPalace.Traditional customs are reflected both inthé outfits of gauchos and in thé region'smusic and carnival festivities. »R»

In thé Province of Côrdoba, plains turn intohills and fertile valleys, where there aremany creeks and mounts. Indeed, CaminoReal is hidden behind thèse valleys and youcan go back in time visiting chapels andestancias built by thé Jesuits in thé 17th and18th centuries. This is a World CulturalHéritage Site, as so declared in 2000.However, this spot is also well known for itsnatural sights, its dams and its strikingfacilitiesfortourists.

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Between thé Andes and thé Atlantic Océan, thé Mythical Patagonia

The Patagonian steppe is flanked to thé west by thé Andes and to thé east by thé Atlanticcoast's erratic geography. Peninsula Valdés is a spécial treat for lovers of wildlife, with thélargest colony of éléphant seals in thé world and a large number of southern right whalescoming close to thé shore every year.The beauty of thé Andean Patagonian forests, Iakesand glaciers —notably thé Perito Moreno glacier— will captivate each and every visitor. Awide variety of sports can be practiced in this région extending to thé Beagle Channel, thédeparting point for cruises to thé Antarctica. •••

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