Countries of the World - Argentina

This fantastic new series provides the most up-to-date information possible using maps, diagrams, charts and specially commissioned photos to support up-to-the minute text. Meticulously researched, each book offers a fascinating insight into the life of the country, providing an ideal support for GCSE Geography studies as well as providing general information about the countries of the world. Argentina is a country of great diversity, with landscapes ranging from the high Andes mountains to the flat grasslands of the Pampas, and a rich mix of cultures combining the traditions of South America with influences brought by European immigrants. This book also looks at the collapse of the Argentinian economy in 2002 which resulted in businesses closing and millions of workers losing their jobs, many also lost all their savings.