Argentina.

Publisher: U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Public Communication, Editorial Division Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 100940530 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1049-5517 (Print) Linking ISSN: 10495517 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Backgr Notes Ser

Original Publication: [Washington : U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Public Communication, Editorial Division : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 1980-

Demography* ; Economics* ; Geography* ; Government* ; Government Publications as Topic* ; Human Rights* ; International Cooperation* ; Military Personnel* ; Politics* ; Population*; Americas ; Argentina ; Developing Countries ; Latin America ; Research ; South America

Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 084132. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00223198.
Keywords: Americas; Argentina; Demographic Analysis*; Developing Countries; Economic Conditions*; Economic Factors; Geographic Factors*; Government*; Government Publication*; Human Rights*; International Cooperation*; Latin America; Macroeconomic Factors; Military Personnel*; Political Factors*; Population*; Research Methodology; South America
Note: TJ: BACKGROUND NOTES
Local Abstract: [PIP] Background notes on Argentina provide a profile of the geography, selected demographic features, government and economic conditions. Descriptive text includes a discussion of the people, their history and political conditions, the government and officials, the state of the economy, their defense, foreign relations, and relations with the US. The 1992 estimated population was about 33 million of whom 97% are European (mostly Spanish and Italian). Religions represented are Roman Catholic (92%), Protestant (2%), Jewish (2%), and other (4%). Adult literacy is 95%. 36% are engaged in industry and commerce, 20% in services, 19% in agriculture, 6% in transport and communications, and 19% other. Per capita gross domestic product was $4,500. There are only 50,000 native Indians remaining in peripheral provinces. The population enjoys a high standard of living and a low growth rate. The country was shaped by dominant forces: modern agricultural techniques and the integration of the country into the world economy. Foreign investment aided the economic revolution. Conservative and radical rule has swung the country back and forth politically since 1916. Colonel Juan Domingo Peron led a successful military coup in 1943 and was elected in 1946. Policies were instituted to give a greater voice to the working class, and with the influences of his wife, women's groups. In 1955, he was ousted by the military, which failed to revive the economy and quiet increasing terrorism. After a number of difficult elections, Peron was reinstated as president in 1973. Extremists on the left and right threatened public order; the military as a consequence imprisoned persons indefinitely. Peron's wife succeeded him after his death, but was removed from office in the military coup of 1976. Basic human rights were violated during this period. By 1983, a fair election was held and support increased for a democratic system. In 1989, Carlos Saul Menem, a Peronist candidate, won and established emergency economic measures to stabilize the economy and privatize industry. Opposition to these policies remains fragmented. Argentina's military forces face severe monetary problems. US and Argentine relations improved after the Falklands war. The human rights situation and political climate have improved.

Date Created: 19930201 Date Completed: 19940106 Latest Revision: 20071115

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