Country profile argentina summary of mpower measures in argentina m p o w e r monitoring smokefree policies cessation programmes health warnings mass media advertising bans taxation cigarettes less affordable since 2008 8 8 76. This entry describes a country s key demographic features and trends and how they vary among regional, ethnic, and socioeconomic subpopulations. Argentina s population continues to grow but at a slower rate because of its steadily declining birth rate. Additional pension social insurance the monthly pension is 1.
Some of the topics addressed are population age structure, fertility, health, mortality, poverty, education, and migration. At the end of fernandezs second turn, argentine economic performance was extremely poor by most standards and. Adult risk factors no data available no data available no data available no data available no data available no data available breast 19. The fao country profiles collects information from the entire fao website and provides a fast and reliable way to access country specific information with no need to search through individual databases and systems.
Although argentina was recently hit by a demoralizing economic disaster, it is once again finding its footing. Afp country profiles provide countryspecific information to help you make informed, global decisions. Doing business presents quantitative indicators on business regulation and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 190 economies. Argentina is the second largest country in south america, with a population of nearly forty million people. Argentinas unique departure from a rich country on the eve of world war i to an. Introduction to argentine exceptionalism harvard business school. The argentine fell out of fashion during the midtolate 20th century, and now the country is simply referred to as argentina. Argentina exports 177 products with revealed comparative advantage meaning that its share of global exports is larger than what would be expected from the size of its export economy and from the size of a products global market. The country partnership framework cpf for 20192022 seeks to contribute to reducing poverty through promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.
The eighth largest country in the world, it is the second largest country in south america after brazil, and its about onethird the size of the united states. Relations congressional research service summary argentina, a south american country with a population of almost 44 million, has had a vibrant democratic tradition since its military relinquished power in 1983. Country profiles international labour organization. Section 4 presents the data used in the empirical analysis. Thirty reports are available in pdf format for fast search capability and quick download. It also includes a direct link to the country website for indepth information. In argentina the most important law enforcement organization is the argentine federal police with jurisdiction in all argentine territory. Jan 03, 2019 brazil is south americas most influential country, a rising economic power and one of the worlds biggest democracies. Argentina is a vast country located in the southern part of south america. Country profile argentina country scorecard peer comparisons copyright free vector 2018 epi country rank out of 180 74 epi score 0worst, 100best. Benefit calculation oldage pension the monthly pension is ars 1 805. Following the countrys economic crisis 19992002 argentina recorded its. Argentina s fertility decline began earlier than in the rest of latin america, occurring most rapidly between the early 20th century and the 1950s, and then becoming more gradual. Argentina officially the argentine republic spanish.
The who country health profile of argentina provides key statistics and links to health topical databases, plus news, features and bulletin journal articles on the. Despite uncertainty about policy in this context, we expect mr fernandez to adopt a pragmatic approach, given the precarious economic situation and the ruling. Please select a country to view world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda arctic ocean argentina armenia aruba ashmore and cartier islands atlantic ocean australia austria azerbaijan bahamas, the bahrain baker island bangladesh barbados belarus belgium belize benin bermuda. No data available cardiovascular diseases 35% cancers 21% respiratory diseases 7%. Argentina is one of south americas leading media markets. Dk country responded dont know world health organization diabetes country profiles, 2016. The country profile for argentina is based on data from the enterprise surveys conducted by the world bank. This 2010 pharmaceutical country profile for argentina has been produced by the ministry of health with support of the world health organization. The country has well over 150 daily newspapers, many hundreds of commercial radio stations, dozens of tv stations and one of the worlds highest takeup rates for cable tv. Argentina country inform country risk profile south. Argentina is one of the largest economies in south america. Bti 2006 pdf bti 2003 pdf bti 2008 bti 2010 bti 2012 bti 2014 bti 2016 bti 2018 argentina country report. Below is a snapshot of the biggest business environment obstacles as perceived by firms.
Argentina is bordered by the andes mountains and chile to the west. In 1870, argentinas per capita gdp was twothirds of the rich country average. Arriving in buenos aires is like jumping aboard a moving train. Argentina is rich in resources, has a welleducated workforce, and is one of south americas largest economies. Over the past few years it has made major strides in its efforts to raise. Benefit calculation oldage pension the monthly pension is ars 5 446. South america argentina the world factbook central.
Argentina is a federal country divided into 23 states provincias and one autonomous city. Most routine police work is carried out by provincialstate police forces. School enrollment, primary and secondary gross, gender parity index gpi. Argentina is located in southern south america also known as the southern cone, bordering the andes to the west and the atlantic ocean to the east. The human capital index hci database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the human capital index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender. The world factbook countrylocation flag modal south america. Individuals served in fy2019 595 othrough new constructions 65 othrough housing rehabilitation 10 othrough incremental building 10 othrough repairs 510 volunteers hosted in fy2019 824 country profile argentina. The modern metropolis whizzes by, alive with street life from busy sidewalk cafes, to hush. This economy profile presents the doing business indicators for argentina. Learn more about the argentina economy, including the population of argentina, gdp, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its. Country profile argentina global infrastructure hub. Argentina cancer incidence agestandardized cancer mortality trends cancer mortality profile world health organization cancer country profiles, 2014. Recent agreements have further strengthened the cooperation between nigeria and china. Booming banking and financial services attract interest.
Its recent problems have by no means affected its attraction to people wanting to get to know this picturesque destination. Economy profiles gem global entrepreneurship monitor. This focus migration country profile portrays the dynam ics of the multiple forms of migration within the argentine context. Argentina country profile national geographic kids. This pharmaceutical country profile provides data on structures, processes and outcomes of the pharmaceutical sector of argentina. Compared it is slightly larger than 5 times the size of france, or about 4 times the size of texas. Argentina country profile international security sector advisory. Country profile argentina world health organization. The economy of argentina has an economic complexity index eci of 0. A dispute exists between the governments of argentina and the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland concerning the sovereignty over the falkland islands malvinas. In cultural terms, it has given the world major writers like jorge luis borges, and. Nov 30, 2018 argentina is rich in resources, has a welleducated workforce, and is one of south americas largest economies.
Beautiful, defiant and intense, argentina seduces with its streetside tango, wafting grills, futbol soccer, gaucho culture and the mighty andes. Oec argentina arg exports, imports, and trade partners. More main pressures on and drivers of change to biodiversity direct and indirect the content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. Argentina is a large country situated at the southern end of the americas. As a current student on this bumpy collegiate pathway, i stumbled upon course hero, where i can find study resources for nearly all my courses, get online help from tutors 247, and even share my old projects, papers, and lecture notes with other students. Argentina is an independent state and a republic which occupies much of the southern part of south america. Learn more about the argentina economy, including the population of argentina, gdp, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its economy from the index of economic freedom. The world bank is a longterm strategic partner of argentina. Argentina economy, politics and gdp growth summary the.
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