argentina

1. Argentina was one of the first countries in the world to have radio broadcasting. The country’s first broadcast was made in August 1920. At that time only 20 people had a receiver!

2. Although football without a doubt is Argentina’s favorite sport, a much lesser known sport called Pato is the official national sport in Argentina.

3. It is an Argentinian tradition to eat gnocchi (potato dumplings called ñoquis in Argentina) on the 29th of each month

4. As well as being radio pioneers, Argentinians also created the first animated feature films!

5. Argentina is a land of extremes! It boasts the highest literacy rate in South America and the highest point in the Southern Hemisphere and the lowest point in South America