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          ARGENTINA
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Argentina, the world's eighth
largest country, stretches
from the Tropic of Capricorn
to Cape Hope on the southern
tip of the South American
continent. To the west a
massive mountain chain, the
Andes, forms the border with
Chile. The climate ranges from
warm temperate over the Pampas
in the central region, to a
more arid climate in the north
and west, while in the extreme
south conditions although also
dry are much cooler. A series
of military regimes has
resulted in an unstable
economy.

Avoid July if you can, when
month long school holidays
overcrowd popular resort
areas. January is the other
traditional holiday period for
Argentines, the peak of their
summer, so accommodations are
especially crowded both at the
beaches and inland resorts.

Buenos Aires:
Anytime is good for travelling
to the ~City of Good Air~.
Rain falls throughout the
year. Humid summer
temperatures (December to
February) can reach over 100F
on occasions. Winters are
cold, blowy and often frosty.

Iguaza Falls:
Year round rain so luck
dictates two weeks of rain or
a dry month or two. Summer
temperatures (January to
February) in the high 90's
with winters down to 10F. The
best time to visit is August
to October, when temperatures
are lower and the orchids are
at their peak.

Northwest Colonial Region:
On the dry, eastern slopes of
the Andes are deserts, high
plains, and grand canyons.
Summer days are blazing hot
with cool nights. Winters are
snowy and chilly. The rainy
period is December to March,
averaging 7 inches per month.

Patagonia:
The Alpine lake district has
three times more moisture than
the Amazon, mostly from May to
July. Skiing from July to
September, hunting from March
to mid-April and trout fishing
from November to April.
The coastal deserts where
whale watching cruises begin
in July and continue until
November. Penguin watching
begins September and ends in
March.

Area (Sq. Km.): 2,758,826

Population: 32,361,000

Capital: Buenos Aires

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Roman Catholic 90%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Peso

Embassy:
53 Hans Place,
London,
SW1X 0LB
0171-589-3104

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129