Argentina has great potential for economic development. It is the main exporter of grain, meat and wool in the world, so it is called "world granary and cold storage". Pastures and grasslands account for 50% of the national land. The processing and manufacturing industries are developed. Energy is close to self-sufficiency
Argentina is one of the richest countries in Latin America. 1987 The gross domestic product was 79.55 billion US dollars, and the per capita income in that year was 2,540 US dollars. Grain and meat exports rank among the top in the world, and it is the third largest economic country in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico.
The Argentine government has a presidential system. The president is elected by the people for a term of four years. Congress is divided into two houses. 1972 February19 established diplomatic relations with China.
Business etiquette in Argentina requires you to wear a conservative suit. If you eat in a restaurant, you should also wear a suit and tie to look like a gentleman. Even if you are a foreign tourist, it is no exception.
Foreigners often judge people by their clothes. If your clothes and shoes are untidy, they will think that your behavior is indecent, and clothes are the basis for their "character evaluation". Therefore, when visiting companies or institutions, or visiting businessmen's homes, you must wear a suit and tie and keep it tidy. Wear a gray suit to visit each other, the impression will be greatly reduced, and you can't be careless.
Argentines meet after a long separation. Men hug each other, while women hold each other's hands and kiss each other's cheeks. Don't give personal items such as shirts and ties as gifts. Argentines like to be praised for their children, furniture and dishes. Avoid talking about controversial religious and political issues. We can talk about sports, especially football and local parks.
When you take a train in Argentina, if you take off your coat in the first-class carriage or the first-class carriage and plan to relax, the conductor will immediately warn you. It is reported that in the era of Veron's administration, he once shouted a slogan: "Take off your coat and work hard with a more relaxed mood." It is said that it will not only have no effect, but also cause disgust. Maintain decency and pay attention to etiquette-in this respect, Argentine habits have been deeply rooted.
In Argentina, it is absolutely necessary to make an appointment to visit in advance. In Albanian business circles, it is very popular to shake hands and exchange business cards frequently. Generally speaking, the attitude of talking about business is conservative and cautious, which gives people a good impression. Many businessmen in Argentina can speak English. Besides, Italian and German are also commonly used "foreign languages". According to the local people, during World War II, a German warship was besieged at the mouth of the La Plata River outside Buenos Aires, and the officers and men of the whole ship later abandoned the ship and landed, becoming a force in the Albanian German business community.
Argentines are used to eating European western food, mainly cattle, sheep and pork, especially roast whole sheep as their traditional food. Argentine businessmen like to invite you to their home, and authentic beef from Argentina is indispensable on the table. When visiting an Argentine's home, you can send a bunch of flowers or some sweets to the hostess. Don't forget to send flowers to your master the next day. Arabs are also proud of their "cowboy" culture and can't help admiring it. Attention, dinner won't start until 9- 10 pm. There will be a cocktail party before dinner, starting at 7-8 o'clock. For most Forrest Gump people, there is a very interesting idiom. This is why Agung people are used to taking a bath in the river on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is called "New Year Bath" and is an important activity in the New Year. People scattered baskets of flowers on the river, but then everyone jumped into this colorful "sea of flowers" and wiped their bodies with flowers. It is said that this can wash away dirt and mildew and make it auspicious and rich.
Business activities, the best time to visit in May-165438+ 10. Christmas and Easter are not suitable for two weeks. 1-March is Argentina's "summer vacation". Drinking water safety in major cities. 800 cigarettes or 50 cigars or half a pound of tobacco and 4 bottles of wine. There is no currency control. Argentina prohibits mailing unwashed old knitwear.
General situation of Argentina
Country Name: Argentine Republic (Argentine Republic)
Origin of country name: In Spanish, Argentina and La Plata have the same meaning, both of which are "silver". 1527, Spanish explorer Sebastian Cavoto led an expedition to the South American continent, and went upstream from a wide estuary to the mainland. Explorers found that the local Indians wore a lot of silver ornaments, thinking that the local area was rich in silver, so they named this river the La Plata River and called this area the La Plata District. The Spanish colonial rulers later changed the La Plata district into a province. 1965438+On July 9, 2006, La Plata declared its independence and officially named the country Argentina. The word Argentina comes from Latin, which means not only silver in a specific sense, but also "currency" and "wealth". Although this vast land does not produce silver, it has fertile soil, lush grasslands and good climate, making Argentina a "granary and meat bank of the world" and its wealth is rolling in. Therefore, it is appropriate to call this country "Argentina".
National flag: rectangular, with a length-width ratio of about 5: 3. From top to bottom, it consists of three parallel and equal horizontal rectangles: light blue, white and light blue. In the middle of the white rectangle is a "Sun in May". The body of the sun resembles a human face, which is the first coin pattern issued by Argentina. There are 32 curved and straight rays distributed equally along the circumference of the sun. Light blue symbolizes justice, while white symbolizes faith, purity, integrity and nobility; "The Sun in May" symbolizes freedom and dawn.
June 20th is the National Flag Day every year-1810. The famous May Revolution broke out in Argentina, overthrew the Spanish governor and started the great war of independence. In order to boost morale and guide troops to fight, General Belgrano, who led the War of Independence, personally designed and directed the production of a light blue and white flag. These two colors symbolize purity and piety respectively. 1965438+On September 9, 2006, when the Argentine Republic was proclaimed, it was this national flag that was raised. Since then, it has been officially identified as the national flag of Argentina.
National emblem: oval. The oval surface is blue and white, which is the color of the national flag, and there is a "Sun in May" at the top, which means the same as the national flag. The oval has two clasped hands, symbolizing unity; Holding a "staff of freedom" in his hand symbolizes rights, laws, dignity and sovereignty; At the top of the pole is a red "free hat". The oval pattern is surrounded by green laurel leaves, green symbolizes loyalty and friendship, and laurel leaves symbolize victory and glory.
National Tree: Cybertree
National flower: Cyberflower with rosy light. Cybertron is a woody leguminous plant, mainly distributed in Central and South America. During the Spanish colonial rule, the Indians in La Plata region rose up constantly to resist. Legend has it that in a battle, an Indian tribal chief was unfortunately killed, and her daughter Anayi stepped forward to direct the battle and fought bloody battles with Spanish colonists. Finally, she was caught. Spanish colonists tied Arnail to a cyber tree and tried to burn her. Arnail died generously in the raging fire. At this time, the tree before flowering suddenly bloomed with red flowers full of branches and strings, such as fire and blood. 1942, Argentina officially confirmed Cyberflower as the national flower of Argentina by decree.
Tierra del Fuego National Park in ushuaia. Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego, is the southernmost city in the world and is called "the end of the world". In Hindi, ushuaia means "Look at the sunset bay".
National bird: brown furnace bird
Independence Day: July 9th (18 16).
National Day: May 25th (19 10)
Falklands War Veterans' Day: April 2 (1982)
National dignitaries: President Nestor Kirchner, who took office in May 2003.
Physical geography: covering an area of 2.78 million square kilometers, it is the second largest country in Latin America, second only to Brazil. Located in the southeast of South America, it faces the Atlantic Ocean in the east, Antarctica across the sea in the south, Chile in the west, Bolivia and Paraguay in the north and Brazil and Uruguay in the northeast. The terrain gradually flattens from west to east. The west is a mountainous area dominated by the undulating and majestic Andes, accounting for about 30% of the country's area; Pampas grassland in the east and middle is a famous farming and pastoral area. The northern part is mainly the Granchako Plain, where there are swamps and forests. In the south is Patagonia Plateau. The main mountain ranges are Ohosde salado, Mexicana and Aconcagua, with an altitude of 6,964 meters, which is the highest among all the peaks in South America. With a total length of 4,700 kilometers, parana river is the second largest river in South America. The main lakes are Lake Chiquita, Lake Argentina and Lake Bedma. It has a tropical climate in the north, a subtropical climate in the middle and a temperate climate in the south. The famous Umawaka Canyon was once the gateway of ancient Inca culture to Argentina, and it was called "Inca Road". Argentina is rich in mineral resources, mainly including oil, natural gas, coal, iron and silver.
Magnificent Iguazu Falls
Population: more than 37.8 million. The main ethnic groups are Europeans and Indians, of which whites account for 97%, mostly of Italian and Spanish descent. Ethnic groups such as hybrids and Indians account for 3%. The official language is Spanish. 87% of the residents believe in Catholicism, and the rest believe in Protestantism and other religions.
Capital: Buenos Aires is one of the most prosperous cities in Latin America, which means "good air" in Spanish. Located on the west bank of the La Plata River, the city is known as "Paris of South America" with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. The city is famous for its many parks, squares and monuments. Urban architecture is mostly influenced by European culture, and there are still ancient buildings in Spanish and Italian styles centuries ago. The population is 2.78 million (200 1 year), including the suburb of Buenos Aires19 * * *13.83 million (200 1 year).
Administrative divisions: The whole country is divided into 24 administrative units. It consists of 22 provinces, 1 region (Tierra del Fuego administrative region) and the federal capital (Buenos Aires). The names of the provinces are as follows: Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Có rdoba, Mendoza, Tucumá n, Entre Rios, Chaco, Corrantes, Salta, Santiago de Esterro, Misiones, San Juan, Jujuy, Rionegro, Formosa, Chubut, St. Louis, Neuquen, La Pampa, Catamarca, la rioja and Santa Cruz.
Dancing in traditional northern costumes
Brief history: Indians lived before16th century. 1535 Spain established a colonial stronghold in La Plata. 1776 Spain establishes the viceroy of La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires. 18 10 On May 25th, the people of Buenos Aires launched the "May Revolution" against Spanish rule and established the first government committee. From 18 12, the Argentine people, under the leadership of the national hero San Martin, launched a large-scale armed struggle against the Spanish colonial army, and finally declared independence on July 9, 2006. 1853 the first constitution was enacted and the federal Republic was established. Urqui Za was elected as the first president. Bartolomé Mitre took office in 1862, ending the long-term division and turmoil after independence. Since the 1930s, there has been a situation in which soldiers and literati are in power alternately. From 65438 to 0983, the democratically elected government of Alfonsin came to power, restored the constitutional system, and vigorously promoted the democratization process.
1On April 2, 982, the Falklands War broke out between Argentina and Britain over the sovereignty of the Malvinas Islands. On June 4 of the same year, the British army defeated the Argentine army and continued to occupy the island.
Politics: The first unified national constitution was formulated in 1853. 1August 22, 994, the constitution was implemented after the fourth revision. According to the revised constitution, Argentina is a federal country with representative democracy, and the cabinet is the executive body of the government. The president and vice president are elected by universal suffrage. The president is the head of state, the head of government and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and holds the highest administrative power of the country. The term of office is four years, renewable once. The vice president is also the speaker of the Senate. The Constitution also provides for the post of Prime Minister of the Cabinet. The Prime Minister, Ministers and State Secretaries of the Presidential Palace are all appointed by the President. Parliament is the highest legislative body of the country. It is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives and has federal legislative power. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives are directly elected and can be re-elected.