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British claims of ownership to the Falkland Islands continue to be a sore point for Argentina. While little has been seen in the media lately, the islands, home to around 3,100 people, sheep, penguins and fish may be poised to once more become an unwilling center of attention. Read the full...

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The Argentine university system dates back to the early colonial period. The first university founded in present-day Argentina is today the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, created in 1610. The Universidad de Buenos Aires was established in 1821 after Argentina became independent from Spain...

Language courses are offered at universities and private language schools. Many people combine learning Spanish with work or travel, and even culinary experiences, both in the cities and in the countryside. As an individual, you can also choose to do a “Family Stay,” where you will learn quickly...

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