Assorted References. 1  major reference (in World War I: The Western Front, 1916) 2  history of Europe (in 20th-century international relations: Efforts to break the stalemate) 3  setting at Verdun (in Verdun) 4  significance of First Battle of the Somme (in First Battle of the Somme) 5  use of Big Berthas (in Big Bertha)
Map. Argentina, meaning land of silver, is a rich and vast landâsecond largest (after Brazil) in South America and eighth largest in the world. Its heartland is a broad grassy plain known as the Pampas (pronounced PAHM-pahs).Here Argentina's gaucho, like the U.S. cowboy, has galloped into the country's folklore.The Spanish first arrived around 1516, and Argentina gained independence in 1816.ap. Argentina, meaning land of silver, is a rich and vast landâsecond largest (after Brazil) in South America and eighth largest in the world. Its heartland is a broad grassy plain known as the Pampas (pronounced PAHM-pahs).
Geography of Argentina - Regions. 1  Argentina's provinces are divided in 7 zones regarding climate and terrain. 2  Argentine Northwest: Jujuy, Salta, TucumÃ¡n, Catamarca, La Rioja. 3  Gran Chaco: Formosa, Chaco, Santiago del Estero. 4  Mesopotamia: Misiones, Corrientes. 5  Central: CÃ³rdoba, Entre RÃ­os. 6  Cuyo: San Juan, Mendoza, San Luis.