This
pathfinder includes online maps, links to other map collections,
flags, climate, weather and natural resources. The reader should
also consult the Geography
and Map Division (http://www.loc.gov/rr/geogmap/)
of the Library of Congress for additional information.
ABOUT:
GEOGRAPHY: ARGENTINA (http://geography.miningco.com/library/maps/blargentina.htm)
Links to maps of Argentina from different websites: political map; blank map;
map with basic geographic facts, many cities and major physical features; a
shaded relief map. The site includes links to resources related to geography
and general information about Argentina and Buenos Aires. In English.
BANDERA
DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA (http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Center/3635/BANDERA/)
Presents extensive information related to the Argentine flag: creation, meaning,
oath, songs, poems, monument, legislation, and a biography of Manuel Belgrano.
In Spanish.
EL SUR DEL SUR
WEB SITE: FLORA Y FAUNA (http://www.surdelsur.com/flora/flofauin/index.htm)
"Access the information on Argentine Biogeography and approach the flora
and fauna of the two main regions, Neotropical and Antarctic, which define the
characteristics of the surface of our country. All vegetable and animal species
are shown along this journey into Argentine nature." In English
FLAGS OF THE WORLD : ARGENTINA (http://www.flags.net/ARGE.htm)
Describes the current, historical, military, subnational, and political flags
of Argentina, as part of the Flags of the World project. Includes history and
meaning of the flag, links to Argentine vexilological associations and other
sites devoted to the Argentine flag. In English.
FUNDACION VIDA SILVESTRE ARGENTINA (http://www.vidasilvestre.org.ar/)
Fundacio´n Vida Silvestre Argentina is a non-governmental environmental
organization with the aim of nature conservation. In Spanish.
GREENPEACE ARGENTINA (http://www.greenpeace.org.ar/)
Homepage for the Argentine Office of Greenpeace, an international environmental
organization. In Spanish.
PROYECTOGEO (http://www.proyectogeo.com.ar/)
To find the site for Argentina as part of Proyectogeo, an iberoamerican site
for ecology, click on "Países", then "Argentina". The page provides information
about
Argentina's natural resources,
as
well
as environmental issues. In
Spanish.
SERVICIO METEOROLOGICO NACIONAL (http://www.meteonet.com.ar/)
The Argentine Nacional Meteorological Service (a branch of the Argentine Air
Force) provides current day weather conditions for Argentina, its provinces
and main cities.
Also offers
two days
forecasts,
satellite images, ozone measurement, aeronautical meteorology, agrometeorology,
precipitations tables, and more. By subscription (albeit free) presents other
meteorological services. In Spanish.
UT LIBRARY ON LINE:
PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY MAP COLLECTION : ARGENTINA MAPS (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/argentina.html)
Web page for an online collection of maps of Argentina and Buenos Aires,
part of the Perry-Castañeda Map Collection, University of Texas.
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