Pathfinder: 2088 (25)    Created: LCP  2001-05-31   
    Modified:LCP  2003-12-04

General Resources: Argentina
General Resources: Argentina
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 130 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 2000.  (http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/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 2000  (http://www.photius.com/wfb2000/countries/argentina/argentina%5Fgeography.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 2000 CIA World Factbook is the source of 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, Spanish, French.
 
COUNTRYWATCH.COM: ARGENTINA  (http://www.countrywatch.com/files/007/cw_country.asp?vCOUNTRY=007)
Includes key data, basic history, population, economy, agriculture, energy, metals, environment and a currency converter. Additional 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
 
DNA.  (http://www.dna.com.ar/)
DNA - La esencia de Latinoamérica, including, Art and Culture, Chat, Computers, Home pages, Magazines, Music, News, Newspapers, Politics, Radio, Science, Search engine, Shopping, etc. In Spanish.
 
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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