1. Argentina is the largest, and one of the most varied, Spanish-speaking countries. Describe the special characteristics of some of these Argentinian regions: la pampa, la Patagonia, los Andes, la selva.
   
2. Argentina is the birthplace of many of the most important writers of the Spanish-speaking world. Research one of them. What were his/her major works?
   
3. Who were/are the gauchos? What role did they play in the culture of Argentina?
   
4. When was the city of Buenos Aires founded? On what great waterway does it lie? What is the Plaza de Mayo?
   

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