Definitions for Argentina
ˌɑr dʒənˈti nəar·genti·na

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1. Argentina, Argentine Republicnoun

   a republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America

2. Argentina, genus Argentinanoun

   type genus of the Argentinidae: argentines

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1. Argentinanoun

   A country in South America, called officially The Argentine Republic. Capital: Buenos Aires.

2. Etymology: From argentum + the feminine of the adjectival suffix -inus, in reference to the Río de la Plata.

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1. Argentina

   Argentina (Spanish pronunciation: [aɾxenˈtina] (listen)), officially the Argentine Republic (Spanish: República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq mi), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. It shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and a part of Antarctica. The earliest recorded human presence in modern-day Argentina dates back to the Paleolithic period. The Inca Empire expanded to the northwest of the country in Pre-Columbian times. The country has its roots in Spanish colonization of the region during the 16th century. Argentina rose as the successor state of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, a Spanish overseas viceroyalty founded in 1776. The declaration and fight for independence (1810–1818) was followed by an extended civil war that lasted until 1861, culminating in the country's reorganization as a federation. The country thereafter enjoyed relative peace and stability, with several waves of European immigration, mainly Italians and Spaniards, radically reshaping its cultural and demographic outlook; over 60% of the population has full or partial Italian ancestry, and Argentine culture has significant connections to Italian culture.The almost-unparalleled increase in prosperity led to Argentina becoming the seventh-wealthiest nation in the world by the early 20th century. In 1896, Argentina's GDP per capita surpassed that of the United States and was consistently in the top ten before at least 1920. Currently, it is ranked 62nd in the world. Following the Great Depression in the 1930s, Argentina descended into political instability and economic decline that pushed it back into underdevelopment, although it remained among the fifteen richest countries for several decades. Following the death of President Juan Perón in 1974, his widow and vice president, Isabel Perón, ascended to the presidency, before being overthrown in 1976. The following military junta, which was supported by the United States, persecuted and murdered thousands of political critics, activists, and leftists in the Dirty War, a period of state terrorism and civil unrest that lasted until the election of Raúl Alfonsín as president in 1983. Argentina is a regional power, and retains its historic status as a middle power in international affairs. A major non-NATO ally of the United States, Argentina is a developing country that ranks 47th in the Human Development Index, the second-highest in Latin America after Chile. It maintains the second-largest economy in South America, and is a member of G-15 and G20. Argentina is also a founding member of the United Nations, World Bank, World Trade Organization, Mercosur, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Organization of Ibero-American States.

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1. argentina

   Argentina is a country located in the southern half of South America. Covering a large part of the continent's southeastern region, Argentina is known for its large land area, diverse culture and rich history. The country is characterized by a variety of landscapes, including the Andes mountains, deserts, and grasslands. It is renowned for its cultural contributions such as tango music and dance, significant literary figures, and its popular cuisine which includes beef and wine. The capital city is Buenos Aires.

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1. Argentina

   Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is the second largest country in both South America and the Latin America region. The country is a federation of 23 provinces and the autonomous city of Buenos Aires, its capital and largest city. It is the eighth-largest country in the world by land area and the largest among Spanish-speaking nations by geographical area of 2,780,400 km2 and is the fourth by population, with over 41 million people. Argentina is a founding member of the United Nations, Mercosur, the Union of South American Nations, the Organization of Ibero-American States, the World Bank Group and the World Trade Organization, and is one of the G-15 and G-20 major economies. Argentina is located in South America, bordered by Chile to the west and south, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north and Brazil and Uruguay to the northeast. Argentina claims sovereignty over part of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Argentina is the successor state of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, an overseas colony of the Spanish Empire. Argentina declared independence during the Argentine War of Independence, which was followed by the Argentine Civil Wars during most of the 19th century. The country faced several military coups and political instability during the 20th century, along with periodic economic crisis that continue to this day.

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1. ARGENTINA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Argentina is ranked #98099 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Argentina surname appeared 185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Argentina.
   
   79.4% or 147 total occurrences were White.
   18.9% or 35 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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Anagrams for Argentina »

1. argentian

2. tanagrine

How to pronounce Argentina?

1. Alex

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Argentina in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Argentina in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Argentina in a Sentence

1. Med Jones:

   The main difference in the speed of recovery between Argentina in post-2001 and Thailand in post-1997 crises is the exports. Fiscal discipline is necessary but not sufficient without export-driven economic growth. Too much debt can result in prolonged stagnation similar to the Japanese lost-decade of 1990s. With inflation risk on the rise, we could see more socioeconomic troubles and political unrest in economies with thin middle class. 2011-2012 will be challenging for many policy makers.

2. Ricardo Echegaray:

   The main steel company in Argentina has set up its holding company in Luxembourg, the monies that this Argentine company, which develops its activities from Argentina, makes ... remain hidden and we don't tax them.

3. Siobhan Morden:

   Argentina wants to show it has a different economic team, and intends to mitigate the tense relations with the holdouts and the courts, it is interested in showing a different face for Argentina and that includes a different legal team.

4. Nacho Figueras:

   In Argentina, football is king and he's the leading player, i don't think you can compare any athlete to Messi, he's just on a different level. Polo is big in Argentina but Messi is huge.

5. Joe Schuele:

   Argentina hasn't accepted any beef exports from the U.S. since 2003 because of a mad cow disease case. That market has been closed to us for almost 12 years, we would be expanding our imports to Argentina when they won't accept anything from us.

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