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The most important source for bibliography of books and articles
concerning Argentina is the annual Handbook
of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 160 contributing
editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the
Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles
can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic
American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/). Both the Handbook
and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.
One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of
Argentine subjects is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://www.lanic.utexas.edu/la/argentina/).
The following links provide: General
Information about Argentina | Argentine Megasites (General Web Pages)
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARGENTINA - ALTAPEDIA ONLINE (http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/argentin.htm)
Presents a synoptic view of Argentina's location, geography,
modern history, prepared by Latimer Clarke Corporation for school
or personal use. Requires a
school licensing fee.
ARGENTINA -- THE WORLD FACTBOOK (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/
ar.html)
Provides information on the geography, people, government, economy, communications,
transportation, military, and transnational issues relating to Argentina. In
English.
ARGENTINA GEOGRAPHY (http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/argentina/index.html)
This country profile of Argentina includes information on the country's geography,
population, government, economy, communications systems, transportation systems,
military forces, and transnational issues. The profile offers access to an image
of the flag and map of the country. Photius Coutsoukis provides the profile as
a service of Information Technology Associates, and notes that the World
Factbook, the United Nations Statistical Office, and the Library of Congress
Country
Studies among other sources provides the information.
ARGENTINA TOUR (http://www.argentour.com/)
Features information on Argentina, provided by Lizandro Llancafilo. Includes
a map of the country and information on the geography. Details the areas of Argentina,
including Buenos Aires, the Coast, Mesopotamia, Patagonia, and Cuyo. Describes
Argentina's climate and national emblems, such as the national flag, national
anthem, coat of arms, and national flower. Discusses the country's history, population,
and economy. Sponsored by private firms and the Argentine Embassy in Norway.
In English, Norwegian, Spanish, French.
Country
Profiles: Argentina (http://www.fco.gov.uk/)
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office provides a link under the heading Policy which
leads to Country Profiles for specific countries. These profiles have been prepared
by FCO desk officers and aim to provide a general overview of the country concerned.
COUNTRYWATCH.COM (http://www.countrywatch.com/)
Includes key data, basic history, population, economy, agriculture,
energy, metals, environment and a currency converter. Information
available through
subscription.
DESTINATION
ARGENTINA (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south%5Famerica/argentina/)
Features information on Argentina, provided by Lonely Planet. Contains a map
of Argentina and discusses the country's languages, religions, population, government,
environment, and the history of Argentina. Details Argentina's major industries,
culture, visa requirements, currency, tourist attractions, activities, and transportation
to and around Argentina.
EL SUR DEL SUR, ARGENTINA, EL PAIS, SU CULTURA
Y SU GENTE (http://www.surdelsur.com/)
Presents a synthesis of the geography (with links to provinces), culture, history
economics and flora and fauna of Argentina. Produced by Farber & Asoc. In
Spanish and English.
GENERAL WEB PAGES
GRIPPO (http://www.grippo.com)
Site of links to all aspects of Argentine culture, business and civilization.
In Spanish and English.
TERRA [ARGENTINA] (http://www.terra.com.ar)
Terra Argentina, including Movies, Weather, Search engine, Shopping, Chat, Discounts,
Telephone Books, Yellow Pages, Horoscopes, Games, Maps, etc. In Spanish.
UOL ARGENTINA (http://www.uol.com.ar)
UOL Argentina, including Amusements, Biographies, Chat, Economics, Jokes, Magazines,
Maps, Music, News, Technology, Search engines, Sports, Shopping, etc. In Spanish.
YAHOO! ARGENTINA (http://ar.yahoo.com)
Presents a general portal for Argentine sites including the Yahoo search engine
which can reflect sites only in Argentina. In Spanish.
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