Argentina

About Argentina

Unforgettable facts

You can do a search under Argentina and find numerous sites, here are a few we recommend to learn more about this nation:

• About.com gallery of photos
• CIA World Fact book - Argentina
• Gen Information about Argentina
• Lonely Planet.com Facts
• National Geographic Facts
• Wikipedia.org Facts and tid-bits about Argentina
• About Argentine tea: Yerba Mate

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Argentina's University

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The National University of La Plata

The National University of La Plata

La Plata is the capital of the Province of Buenos Aires and is located 56 kilometers south of the city of Buenos Aires. It has over 75,000 students with over 160 degree options. Yet, the most renowned universities in Argentina are those in Buenos Aires & Cordoba, and following close behind would be the National University of La Plata.

The city of Buenos Aires offers an excellent cultural life but the provinces are quieter and have a more relaxed rhythm of life.

Public or Private school?

In Argentina the majority of the public universities are free if not very cheap! Private schools range from, U$S 300 to 1200/month, which does not include housing, and they might not be any better than public schools. Both are open to foreign exchange students. Classes generally begin March and end late December.

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A video view of Argentina

Check out MSNBC's links below of "Where in the world is Matt Lauer's?" visit to Argentina:

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Patagonia: Still Unspoiled

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The way of the Gaucho

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Where's the beef... in Argentina

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Try a cup of Mate

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A real life horse whisperer

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Tracing Eva Peron's legacy

Recommended reading

To find out more about Argentina's culture, people and social structure we recommend the following books:

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El Atroz encanto de ser Argentinos 1, Marcos Aguinis
For a free digital copy click here

El Atroz encanto de ser Argentinos 2, Marcos Aguinis

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The Other Spanish Christ, John A. MacKay

Un pais de novela: Viaje hacia la mentalidad de los Argentinos, Marcos Aguinis

Raising up a new generation of disciples in Latin America