Generic Info
Nation Name: Kingdom of Argentina
Symbols: Flag: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina# ... entina.svg
Coat of Arms: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina# ... entina.svg
Homeland Population: 9.092 Million
Imperial Population: No colonies
Location/Claims: 16
Capital City: Buenos Aires
Government Info
Government Type: Monarchy
Brief Explanation of Government: It is an absolute monarchy. The king or queen controls the government, appoints ministers, and appoints governors. Those governors appoint local officials.
Ideology: Social conservatism, free trade, some degree of nationalism
Leader/s: King Agustin II
Population Info
Brief Description of your people: The Argentine people are very hard working. Argentina stands as one of the most industrialized nations in Latin America, and thanks to this immigrants (especially from Italy) have flocked the country. They tend to view themselves as the most fortunate in Latin America. They are very focused on the economy and physical aspects of their cities.
Religion: Roman Catholicism
Ethnicity: Hispanic White
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Argentine, Chilean
Other Cultures: Brazilian
Economy/Infrastructure Info
Brief Description of your Economy: Although the majority of the economy is still based on agriculture, Argentina has experienced high industrialization in its main cities thanks to the economic aid of some countries. This industrial revolution has mostly been powered by the exports of the country (mainly cattle and wines). Along with the investments of nations such as the United States, Great Britain, and Spain, the country has been able to healthily grow.
Main exports: Cattle, Wine, some simple manufactured products
Main imports: Medicines, complex manufactured products
Brief Description of your Infrastructure: The country's best infrastructure is located around the cities. The degree of development is mostly in the northeastern regions of the country. Roads need much work in the west and the country lacks a unified railroad system. The government will look for nations that can build one, this way the industrial revolution will receive another growth factor.
Military Info
Army: Ejercito Real Argentino - 95,000; reserves, 35,000. Well-trained and well-equipped (thanks to Great Britain and United States). The army is taught guerrilla tactics as well in order to be prepared for a full-scale invasion.
Navy: Marina Argentina - 30,000; reserves 13,000. 45 ships. The navy is not as well-equipped as the army, however it does have some good tactics thanks to the training given by some great powers. The government hopes to improve the quality of training and of the equipment in order to make sure that Argentina can face the greatest challenges.
Air Force: None yet. Currently in the talks of creating one under the assistance of another country.
Diplomacy Info
Brief description of your Foreign Policy: Argentina is looking for allies that protects her from communism and fascism. It will look to increase relations with Brazil as it is a very strong country and hopes to play some role in the world.
Protectorates/Dominions/Satellites: None
Alliance/Alignments: Not that I know of
Other aspects: *Hetalia voice* Argentina!
Other Info
Goals: To expand and increase the country's influence
History:
1825 - Independence - Recognized by GB
1830-1850 - Civil War between Conservatives and Liberals. A Representative democracy is established.
1850-1865 - Democracy blooms but then begins to suffer because of corruption and political oppression by the winning party.
July 1865 - General Augustin (nephew of San Martin) stages a coup and declares himself president.
1865-1870 - Country ruled under a Presidential dictatorship (de facto)
1870-1885 - The country experiences a huge economic boom thanks to the development of methods to conserve meat in long voyages.
- December 1872 - General Augustin delivers a speech in which he professes his love for Argentina.
- 1879 - Stock Market established.
- 1885 - Argentina considered as one of the richest countries (per capita)
1886 - General Agustin, through a plebiscite, becomes King of Argentina.
1910 - King Agustin dies from a sudden heart attack while riding a horse.
May 1910 - His son becomes the new king under the title of Agustin II
Jan 1919 - Demands for the creation of a parliament blooms into a demonstration in Buenos Aires
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