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Many faces and flavors of Argentina

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08-25-2016 00:40 BJT

Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the second largest in Latin America, but the largest Spanish-speaking country in the region. It is one of the countries the fartherest away from China. But it turns out there are a lot in common as well.

Argentina covering an area of 2.78 million square kilometers, is the second largest in South America after Brazil. With a population of 41 million, it is South America's third largest economy. Argentina is rich in mineral resources, such as petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron and silver.

Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the second largest in Latin America.

Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the second largest in Latin America.

Football is the national sport of Argentina. Many people are avid fans of Argentina's national football team, one of the world's most successful national teams.

It has won 19 major tournaments, including two World Cups in 1978 and 1986, 14 Copa Americas, and two Olympic football gold medals in 2004 and 2008. 

The argentine passion has also come across through its art. Tango, a folk dance originated in Africa, immediately gained a new life in Argentina. The Argentine Tango industry has developed rapidly in recent years and made remarkable achievements.

The argentine passion has also come across through its art. Tango, a folk dance originated in Africa, immediately gained a new life in Argentina.

The argentine passion has also come across through its art. Tango, a folk dance originated in Africa, immediately gained a new life in Argentina.

Argentina is also famous for its tea culture, but is most well known for the cultivation and consumption of mate, a drink made with the leaves of the local yerba maté plant. Argentines mate-drinking culture has more than 400 years of history.

Argentina has always been an important partner of China in Latin America, having established diplomatic relations with China 42 years ago.

The two countries are seeking to further expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as culture, trade, investment, agriculture, and infrastructure.

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