Cultural Influences On Argentina

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Argentina, the 8th largest country in the world, is home to a culture and society that merge a wide variety of different European cultures to create its very own. The land of tango, Argentina is a place of multicultural influences. Since it has been colonized by a number of European countries in the past, Argentina is an assortment of influences that define its identity, major influences include that of Spanish, French, British, and Italian culture, as well as African and their very own Gaucho culture. Cultural symbols include Tango - influenced by jazz and swing of the United States and started out being affiliated with Argentina's lower classes. Religion also plays a huge part in the Argentine’s people’s lives. Religion is a big