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Travel Information Contact Addresses Overview General Information Passport/Visa ... Maps Regions and Cities Buenos Aires - Overview The Atlantic Coast The Pampas The Andean Northwest ... Argentina History and Government History: Europeans first arrived in the territory which became Argentina in the early 16th century. After becoming a viceroyalty of Spain in the 1770s, Argentina achieved independence in 1816. Between the mid-19th century and 1946 Argentina swung from civilian to military rule and from radical to conservative policies. In 1943 a coup resulted in the rise of Lt General Peron Sosa as president. After winning the election of 1946, Peron instigated a policy of extreme nationalism and social improvement. He founded the Peronista movement and after being overthrown in 1955 continued to direct the movement from his Spanish exile. The ensuing administrations failed to secure the full allegiance of either the people or the trade unions and Peron was triumphantly re-elected as president in 1973. On his death a year later his wife, Isabelita Peron, took over but chaos ensued and she was deposed by a military coup in 1976. The legacy of Peron (and his wife) continues to inspire Argentinian politicians to this day. The end of the Peronista period heralded perhaps the darkest period in Argentinian history. Driven by an obsessive fear of 'communism' and 'subversion' - and supported by governments throughout the Americas (including Washington) - the military regime instituted a reign of terror in which 'disappearances', torture and extra-judicial murder were commonplace. The military's blatant inability to run the economy did much to undermine any credibility they enjoyed. But the final straw was the invasion of the Malvinas (Falkland Islands) in 1982, which led to a humiliating defeat for the Argentinian military at the hands of a British task force and led swiftly to the collapse of the regime and the inauguration of a new era of civilian politics.

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Argentina. History and Culture by Luis Rumbaut Magazine Articles Reviews Interviews Native Peoples Independence and its Aftermath Independence exposed the disparities in economic production and distribution of wealth within the country. Somewhat as in the U.S., the early constitutional debates took place between the Federalists, largely conservative ranchers from the provinces, and the Unitarists, who, favoring a strong central government, hailed mainly from the capital city and province. The dispute led to civil war and anarchy, until the election in 1829 of Federalist General Juan Manuel de Rosas as governor of Buenos Aires Province. He became the first of a number of military dictators; Federalists and Unitarists battled on for decades more. From Peronism to Neo-liberalism Folk Music African Instruments in Cuban Music Rumbaut, Luis. CLAVE Vol.1 No. 3, September 5, 1998. A Short History of The Colonial Villancico of New Spain. Oetgen, Susan. CLAVE Vol.2 No.4,November/December, 1999 . An Interview with Leonardo Lucini. Berre, Marietta.

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Duke Energy in Argentina Duke Energy settled in Argentina in 1992. Over that time, the company has grown not only through asset management but also through the development of new products and services. Deregulation of gas and power markets in Argentina has widened the choices for improved energy efficiency in the wholesale market. Asset Acquisition In March 2000 Duke Energy International purchased from Dominion Resources their hydroelectric, natural gas and diesel power generation portfolio in Latin America. In Argentina the purchase included Hidroeléctrica Cerros Colorados S.A., consisting of a thermal unit -Alto Valle- and a hydro station -Planicie Banderita. Both plants are located in the province of Neuquén, in the south west of Argentina. Electric Power and Natural Gas Trading and Marketing Duke Energy has also obtained the licences as Trader and Marketer in the Wholesale Electric Market (MEM) and the Wholesale Natural Gas Market, effective in late 2000. Divestitures Before purchasing assets from Dominion Resources in Argentina, Duke Energy International sold its interest in the following companies:

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The Virtual Jewish History Tour Argentina by Rebecca Weiner History Post World War II Present-day Argentina Jewish Community ... Buenos Aires Argentina is the second largest nation in Latin America and boasts the largest Jewish community in the region. From an open door policy of immigration to the harboring of Nazi war criminals anti-Semitism History After the expulsion from Spain in 1492, conversos (or secret Jews) settled in Argentina. Most of these immigrants assimilated into the general population and, by the mid 1800's, few Jews were left in Argentina. Inquisition . In this atmosphere of tolerance, a second wave of Jewish immigration began in the mid-19th century with Jewish immigrants arriving from western Europe, especially from France. In 1860, the first Jewish wedding was recorded in Buenos Aires. A couple of years later, a minyan met for the High Holiday services and, eventually, the minyan became the Congregacion Israelita de la Republica. In the late 19 th century, a third wave of immigration fleeing poverty and pogroms in Russia, and other Eastern Europe countries, moved to Argentina because of its open door policy of immigration. These Jews became known as "Rusos" and became active in Argentinian society.

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Go to: Guardian Unlimited home UK news World news Archive search Arts Books Business EducationGuardian.co.uk Film Football Jobs MediaGuardian.co.uk Money The Observer Online Politics Shopping SocietyGuardian.co.uk Sport Talk Travel Audio Email services Special reports The Guardian The weblog The informer The northerner The wrap Advertising guide Crossword Dating Headline service Syndication services Events / offers Help / contacts Information Newsroom Style guide Travel offers TV listings Weather Web guides Guardian Weekly Money Observer Home UK news International Politics ... Food Search this site Recent articles 'Women like Beckham because he's a good husband and father and because he's cool enough to pose for gay photos... and they like his God-given gorgeousness' My Favourite World Cup moment... They went home early Thirty days that shook the world ... James Davis: a tale of two World Cups The Observer Front page Story index The Guardian Front page Story index England v Argentina - A history 'In 1986, winning that game against England was enough. Winning the World Cup was secondary for us. Beating England was our real aim' Roberto Perfumo, former captain of Argentina John Carlin Sunday May 19, 2002

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search Top Categories: Perón, Eva @ Falklands War @ Human Rights A Brief History of 19th Century Argentina Summary of events and trends in 1810-1890 Argentina by Heath S. Douglas, a graduate student at Mississippi State University. Category: Society > History > By Region > South America > Argentina Argentina Human Rights Information This site provides information, news and actions related to the "Dirty War". Category: Society > History > By Region > South America > Argentina http://www.derechos.org/human-rights/argentina.html Argentina in the World-Wide Web Virtual Library Directory of online resources in English and Spanish pertaining the history of this country. Category: Society > History > By Region > South America > Argentina http://www.ukans.edu/history/VL/americas/argentina.html Argentina's History Brief information from the prehistory to the 20th century. Category: Society > History > By Region > South America > Argentina http://www.argentour.com/historia/indexing.html Argentina's History and Overview Excerpt taken from the Encarta Encyclopedia CD. Category: Society > History > By Region > South America > Argentina http://www.shadow.net/~giorgio/argentina.html

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- Argentina - Culture, History and People Argentina Argentina covers over 1,000,000 square miles, an area larger and as diversified in climate, vegetation, and topography as the west coast of the United States. The country has over 36,000,000 people with Roman Catholicism as the main religion. The borders are defined by the Andes Mountains and Chile to the west, the Atlantic Ocean by the east, and the borders of Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, and Brazil to the north. The climate ranges from cold and low temperatures in the south and the Andes Mountains to dry and hot in parts of the north with moderate temperatures near central part of Argentina by the Atlantic Ocean. Vegetation varies from dry and arid to forests of giant cedar and laurel trees up in the Andes Mountains from the 1500 to 7000 foot elevation. The country's topography is very diversified. The Andes Mountains that stretch along the border of Chile have mountain peaks with elevations of over 20,000 feet that are covered with ice fields and glaciers. The Pampas and parts of Patagonia are flat with numerous rivers flowing from the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. Culture The heavy immigration of Europeans to the country in the late ninteenth to the twentieth century produced a heavy concentration of people of Spanish, Italian, French, German, Eastern European and British ancestry. Also in the immigration were Japanese, Syrians and Lebanese. With the immigration, the native Indians and the descendents of black slaves, Argentina produced a diversified culture. This culture melded together to produce a country that is rich in history, alive with dance and diverse in a language that is primarily Spanish but is composed of words from the many languages that were initially introduced to this country.

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Chronicle of the Falklands / Malvinas History and War of 1982 Further Reading: Bibliography + Book store Amazon.com 100 Hot Books Introduction The Falkland Islands are a group of islands in the south Atlantic. The two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, lie 300 miles [480 km] east of the Argentina coast. About 200 smaller islands form a total land area of approximately 4,700 square miles (12,200 square km). The capital and only town is (Port) Stanley. The government of the Falkland Islands administers the British dependent territories of South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands, and the Shag and Clerke rocks, lying from 700 to 2,000 miles (1,100 to 3,200 km) to the east and southeast of the Falklands. The total population of the islands in 1991 was estimated at 2100. Argentina has claimed the islands since about 1920. Britain had occupied and administered the islands since 1833 and had consistently rejected Argentina's claims. The Falklands War , chronicled below, started after Argentina invaded and took control of the islands in April 1982. During the war, the British captured about 10,000 Argentine prisoners, all of whom were released afterwards. Argentina sustained 655 men killed, while Britain lost 236. Argentina's ignominious defeat severely discredited the military government and led to the restoration of civilian rule in Argentina in 1983.

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home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks Argentina Culture Probably the best known manifestation of Argentine popular culture is the tango - a dance and music which has captured the imagination of romantics worldwide. Folk music is also thriving. Sport is extremely important to the Argentines and soccer is more of a national obsession than a game. Argentina won the World Cup in 1978 and 1986, and the exploits of Diego Maradona (the most famous Argentine since Che Guevara), have kept soccer fans, paparazzi and columnists busy for the past 10 years. Meat dominates Argentina's menus, and 'meat' means beef. Mixed grills (parrillada) are apparently the way to go, serving up a cut of just about every part of the animal: tripe, intestines, udders - the lot. In this vegetarian's nightmare, Italian favorites, such as gnocchi , are a welcome alternative. Exquisite Argentine ice cream (helado) deserves a special mention - again reflecting Italian influences. The sharing of mate , Paraguayan tea, is a ritual more than a beverage, and if offered is a special expression of acceptance. The leaves, a relation to holly, are elaborately prepared and the mixture is drunk from a shared gourd. back to top previous next : We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. You should verify critical information like visas, health and safety, customs, and transportation) with the relevant authorities before you travel.

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Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated A Brief History of Argentina (Una Breve Historia de Argentina) In English: Europeans first occupied Argentina in 1516. In 1580, the Spanish established a permanent colony on the site of Buenos Aires. Formal declaration of independence from Spain was made on July 9, 1816. Argentina established national unity and adopted a constitution in 1853. Foreign investment, primarily British, was used to construct railroads and ports, aided by an influx of European workers. Conservative elements dominated politics until 1916, when their traditional rivals, the Radicals, won control of the government through a democratic election. The Radicals attempted to open opportunities for the expanding middle class until 1930, when a military coup returned the Conservatives to power. In the mid-1930s, new social and political groups competed for political power, including the modern, professional military and the labor movement that had emerged from the growing urban working class.

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Social History of Argentina History 386K Brown, J Unique Number 36515 W 9-12 p.m. GAR 107 This reading seminar will investigate the principal trends and issues of Argentine social history. Designed to provide the graduate student with a broad knowledge of Argentina, the course devotes its attention to the leading historiography and contemporary writings, which together cover the country's history from the late colonial period through the most recent military government. No doubt, students will discover that, despite sharing many trends with other Latin American nations, Argentina's history has been unique. Members of this seminar will be expected to complete all reading assignments prior to class meetings. Those meetings will be devoted to discussion of the author's viewpoints as well as of the general themes such as race and class, elite formation, class relations, rural and urban social structure, immigration and migration, mass movements, and terrorism. Required readings: Szuchman, Mark D. and Brown, Jonathan C., eds

75. 1Up Travel > History And Culture Of Argentina. argentina Seek complete information on the history and Culture ofargentina. argentina is a nation with a rich Spanish heritage. http://www.1uptravel.com/international/southamerica/argentina/history-culture.ht

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... Travel Reservations and Bookings More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Search 1Up Travel You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World South America Argentina ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography History-Culture Local Life ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Sight Seeing Maps Shopping ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Country Guide Detailed Maps Hotel Database Country Flag ... Travel Warning HISTORY Europeans arrived in the region with the 1502 voyage of Amerigo Vespucci. Spanish navigator Juan Diaz de Solias visited what is now Argentina in 1516. Spain established a permanent colony on the site of Buenos Aires in 1580, although initial settlement was primarily overland from Peru. The Spanish further integrated Argentina into their empire by establishing the Vice Royalty of Rio de la Plata in 1776, and Buenos Aires became a flourishing port. Buenos Aires formally declared independence from Spain on July 9, 1816. Argentines revere Gen. Jose de San Martin, who campaigned in Argentina, Chile, and Peru as the hero of their national independence. Following the defeat of the Spanish, centralist and federalist groups waged a lengthy conflict between themselves to determine the future of the nation. National unity was established, and the constitution promulgated in 1853. Two forces combined to create the modern Argentine nation in the late 19th century: the introduction of modern agricultural techniques and integration of Argentina into the world economy. Foreign investment and immigration from Europe aided this economic revolution. Investment, primarily British, came in such fields as railroads and ports. The migrants who worked to develop Argentina's resourcesespecially the western pampascame from throughout Europe, just as in the United States.

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ARGENTINA BELGIUM BRAZIL CAMEROON ... STORY OF THE QUALIFIERS Argentina have the fourth best World Cup record of all. Winners in 1978 and 1986 they were also finalists in 1930 and 1990. Argentina has also produced some of the all-time great World Cup footballers in their time. For many years Diego Maradona was regarded as Pele's rightful successor as the best player in the world. It was he who lifted the trophy in 1986, after a little sleight of hand palmed the ball past Peter Shilton for the decisive 'Hand of God' goal in the quarter-final defeat of England. But, as if to off-set the immorality of cheating in that game, Diego went on to score one of THE great World Cup goals when he raced half the length of the field, leaving several England players in his wake, to slide a truly wonderful goal past a powerless Shilton. 23 Jul 1966: World Cup Finals, Argentina v England quarter final at Wembley. Gordon Banks punches away during an Argentine attack. Photo by Allsport After their initial success in reaching the first ever World Cup Final, in 1930 and qualifying for the 1934 finals in Italy, Argentina didn't qualify for the finals again until 1958 but they were eliminated in the second round as they were in 1962.

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Home History Books Americas South America Argentina by Marcelo D. Beccaceci Pangaea Pub Paperback - 124 pages (June 1998) Click here for more info THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, October 1998 Other companies have excelled in publishing nature-oriented guides: what differentiates these [books by PANGAEA] from others is a Spanish/English format and intense color photos throughout, which provide a rich multicultural travel exploration accessible to both Spanish speakers and those touring... Read more Evita : The Real Life of Eva Peron by Nicholas Fraser, Marysa Navarro (Contributor) Paperback - 222 pages (October 1996) Click here for more info Synopsis In the colorful, tumultuous setting of postwar Argentina, Eva Peron wielded a powerspiritual and practicalthat has few parallels outside of hereditary monarchy. In this "fascinating, frightening, straightforward" (Cleveland Plain Dealer) biography, Fraser and Navarro have produced "a work of... Read more A Lexicon of Terror : Argentina and the Legacies of Torture by Marguerite Feitlowitz Oxford Univ Pr (Trade) Hardcover - 320 pages (May 1998) Click here for more info Amazon.com

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The history of Argentina Travel to Argentina with Top Dest Pre-Columbian Argentina was farmed by sedentary Indian groups such as the Diaguita and used as a hunting ground by nomads. Indian resistance inhibited Spanish incursions and discouraged Spanish settlement. Buenos Aires was not successfully established until 1580, and remained a backwater for 200 years. A declining and unevenly distributed Indian population, which could not be milked for its labor, led to the creation of huge cattle ranches, known as haciendas - the genesis of the legendary gaucho (cowboy) and the source of great wealth for a lucky few. Buenos Aires became the capital of the new Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata in 1776, acknowledgment that the region had outgrown Spain's political and economic domination. However, continuing dissatisfaction with Spanish interference led to the revolution of 25 May 1810 and eventual independence in 1816. Independence revealed the seething regional disparities which Spanish rule had obscured. The Federalists of the interior (conservative landowners, supported by the gauchos and rural working class) advocated provincial autonomy, while the Unitarists of Buenos Aires (cosmopolitan city dwellers who welcomed the injection of European capital, immigrants and ideas) upheld Buenos Aires' central authority. After a disastrous and tyrannical period of rule by the nominally Federalist Juan Manuel Rosas, Buenos Aires and Unitarism prevailed, ushering in a new era of growth and prosperity with the Unitarist constitution of 1853.

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