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"In 1816, the United Provinces of the Rio Plata declared their independence from Spain. After Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay went their separate ways, the area that remained became Argentina. The country's population and culture were heavily shaped by immigrants from throughout Europe, but most particularly Italy and Spain, which provided the largest percentage of newcomers from 1860 to 1930. Up until about the mid-20th century, much of Argentina's history was dominated by periods of internal political conflict between Federalists and Unitarians and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, an era of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and has persisted despite numerous challenges, the most formidable of which was a severe economic crisis in 2001-02 that led to violent public protests and the resignation of several interim presidents. The economy has recovered strongly since bottoming out in 2002." Learn more...
3/10 the size of USA
Population: 40.5 million
Official language: Spanish
Capital: Buenos Aires
Journal Posts


A DREAM FULFILLED
Ushuaia • Argentina

MARCH OF THE PENGUINS
Punta Tambo • Argentina

TOOTHLESS WONDER, Part 1
Bahia Blanca • Argentina

TOOTHLESS WONDER, Part 2
Buenos Aires • Argentina

HUEVOS, JUEGOS y HUESOS
Humajuaca • Argentina

REAL LIFE IN REALICO
Realico • Argentina

MYSTERY NO MORE
Bolivar • Argentina
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The following journal entries were posted from within, or are specifically about, ARGENTINA. The list is in chronological order. To see all journal entries in the order that they were penned and posted, click Journal.
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