A Background Of Argentina Essay, Research Paper
In the beginning of Argentina, we recall
it for its own. Spain reigned until the 1800?s when it was at war with
Britain. In 1816 Argentina declared independence from Spain. After WWII
a former dictator, was elected President.
for the common people, however his administration embezzled funds stole
from the workers. With the help of his wife, Eva Peron, who became a spiritual
symbol for the nation, he reigned over Argentina until his after her death
and his government was overthrown by a military coup in 1955. He
spent 18 years in exile, however, Perón retained his labor support
and influence in Argentine politics. He was finally allowed to return to
Argentina in 1973 and was again elected president, with his third wife
as vice president. He died in office on July 1, 1974.
Democratic elections finally arrived in
1983, but the political environment is still shaky. Currently Argentina
has a republican government that is very influenced by western nations.
It is broken into 23 separate provinces and consists of three branches;
in office since 8 July 1989 and Vice President Carlos Ruckauf has been
in office since 8 July 1995 although they also have 4 year terms. In Argentina
the president is both the chief of state and head of government. Similar
to many countries, Argentina is still trying to find a stable government.
Argentina has a steady economy now, although
when the republic began, Argentina was in heavy debt. Through the mass
and agribusiness, they have a healthy, thriving system. Argentina?s major
trading partners consist of countries such as Brazil, the US, Italy, the
Netherlands, Germany, and France. Argentina is a relatively rich country;
it has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of roughly US$283 billion, with about
a wealthy country.
There are many different types of people
living in Argentina; 85% of European descent, 15% mestizo, with Indian
and other minorities. Their religion is not as varied, 93% are Roman
Catholic, 2. 5% Protestant, 2% Jewish, 1. 5% Ukrainian Catholic and a small
no of Armenian Orthodox. With an equal literacy rate between men and women
of 96. 2%, most Argentineans are bilingual. The most common language is
American/Spanish, with English and 17 indigenous languages trailing behind.
There is a population of 34 million with a growth rate of 1. 2%.
Although Argentina is lovely and wealthy,
and wealthy. Major arts include storytelling, artistic murals, and
theater. Most housing is in major cities. For example, 1/3 of Argentina?s
while the wealthy may afford small homes in neighboring rural areas. Many
people have modest country homes that are behind modern standards.
Major news in Argentina is how the country
itself is becoming modern and joining the 21st century. Headlines talk
auto exports. There is a huge drought going on which caused there to be
a 20% decrease in agricultural products; a huge loss. Then again, Argentina
is cutting its largest field, electricity, but 10%. It?s amazing how quickly
a world changes, and how slow we are to catch up with it. Argentina has
become a powerful nation with a very interesting past.
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