Argentina

Following independence from Spain on July 9, 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilians and the military. After World War II, a long period of supreme rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina’s progress in democratic consolidation. The Argentine constitution of 1853 was modeled after that of the United …

…Cold, dry, and windy. Experiences a desert climate. Temperatures range from mild to subzero and terrain varies from rural river valleys to the ice-capped Andes. Tierra del Fuego: Climate here is usually mild year-round, although storms are frequent. Argentina has some of the world’s tallest mountains, expansive deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of the land ranging from remote areas in southern Patagonia to the busy metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north.