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9th July :Independence Day
Political status : 10th December 1999 : Fernando de la Rua (a radical) is elected president and creates a coalition government with the central-left wing. Both the election campaign and the handing over of power on 10th December 1999 took place in perfect conditions of democratic good citizenship, proving that democracy and political stability are now well established in Argentina. [Read]
Economy : Following the devaluation of the Brazilian currency in February 1999, Argentina, which is following a strict parity with the dollar so as not to disrupt the reorganization of its banking sector, suffered a shock. It found itself closely bound, within a free trade zone, to a partner who was taking advantage of a competitive devaluation. [Read]	Economic growth rate : -0.5% Growth rate 1990-1999 : 4.9% Population : 37 million GDP 1999 : 277.9 billion dollars GDP per capita in dollars : 7,600
Photo	Main towns : Buenos Aires was founded in 1536. It was built on the edge of the Pampa on the right bank of the Rio de la Plata. It is an important port of call and plays a triple role of industrial, commercial and financial capital. It is also an artistic and cultural centre, both for theatre and music, particularly pertaining to tango and tango songs, created in 1917 by Carlos Gardel. [Read]
Working population : 14 million Economic growth forecast : 2.5% Balance of trade : -1.4% Tourism revenue 1998 : 5.363 billion dollars Interest rate : 8.05% External debt : 160.7 billion dollars	Photo
Unemployed : approx. 8 million Unemployment rate : 15.4% Inflation : 0% Imports cif : 27.7 billion dollars Exports : 26.3 billion dollars
Working in the country : However, in spite of the dificult situation which the work market and the local economy are facing, job opportunities exist. In several sectors there are openings for highly technical posts or jobs where experience and professionalism make the difference (eg. hotels and restaurants). [Read]	Photo
Tourism : Ushuaia is the southernmost town in the world. It is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego, and its pastel coloured houses are dominated by a beautiful mountain. Nature lovers can find there all that they dream of : boat excursions, sea elephants, fishing in the lakes, hiking and walks of all kinds in the National Park of the Tierre del Fuego or near the El Martial glacier. [Read]