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Volunteers in Argentina
Don’t cry for me Argentina – when it comes to this Latin American country, it's almost impossible not to envision tango dancers, cowboy-like Gauchos, the once-triumphant football legend Diego Maradona or, of course, the influential leader Eva “Evita” Peron. Despite severe economic crises, Argentina remains a popular travel destination, definitely worth more than one visit.
Argentina
Volunteers in Argentina
- Capital city: Buenos Aires
- Currency: Argentinian Peso (1 Peso = about 0.19 €)
- Climate: January 25 °C, July 11 °C (average temperature in Buenos Aires)
- Visa: Free tourist permit on arrival (valid for 90 days), passport required.
- Food: Carbonada (stew made from pumpkins, young sweet corn cobs, meat, and peaches), steak, mazamorra (corn porridge made with lemon juice), arroz con leche (rice pudding)
- Sightseeing: La Boca (harbour district in Buenos Aires), San Telmo (historical district in Buenos Aires), Iguazú waterfalls, the Perito Moreno glacier.
- Population: 38.4 million
- Area: 2,791,810 km²
- Language: Spanish
- Government form: Presidential Federal Republic
You can find further information on Argentina at www.lonelyplanet.com
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