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Argentina Tour - At this site, you'll get facts on Argentina, nicely presented, and links to other regions, cities, and Internet resources. One of the interesting tidbits concerns the origin of the name Argentina. It comes from the Latin "argentum," which means "silver." According to this page, "The origin of the name goes back to the voyages made by the first Spanish conquistadores (conquerors) to the Rio de la Plata (Silver River). The shipwrecked survivors of the expedition mounted by Juan Diaz de Solis discovered Indians in the region who presented them with silver objects. The news about the legendary Sierra del Plata, a mountain rich in silver, reached Spain around 1524."
Lonely Planet - Destination Argentina - This South American country is home to "los Gauchos" --Argentinian cowboys. Argentinians eat a lot of beef per person compared to the rest of the world, so they have many ranches to raise lots of cattle. Argentina is also known for the famous Latin dance, the tango! At this site, you can learn about the history, culture, music, and people of Argentina.
Republica Argentina - Secretareda de Turismo - Argentina has a diverse geography, including grasslands, glaciers, rain forests, and the sea. This site contains a wonderful virtual tour of the country and many pictures showing the beauty of the area. Some pages may be slow to load, but we think it's worth the wait.
Virtual Argentina - Read a description about each of 25 different locations around Argentina. Many of the location pages also contain pictures of the area. Listen to some songs and read the Traveller's Tales for some visitors' insights into the country.
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