Are France and Argentina allies?

Notable people. Cultural, scientific, technical and academic cooperation between France and Argentina are part of a long tradition of exchanges. The crisis of 2001 changed however, the possibilities of intervention and collaboration and has led to a redefinition of priorities for our action.

Why are there so many French people in Argentina?

Between 1857 and 1946, 261,020 French people immigrated to Argentina. Besides immigration from continental France, Argentina also received, as early as the 1840s, immigrants with French background from neighboring countries, notably Uruguay, which expanded the French Argentine community.

How many Argentinians live in France?

The 2011 census recorded 3,868 Argentine-born people. The 2012 census recorded 11,899 Argentine-born people.

Are Argentinians touchy?

“Argentines are very touchy,” tango teacher Alejandro Gée tells me when we meet at his charming old dance studio in Buenos Aires. “We say hi with a kiss, we hug all the time. When you’re talking, you’re touching – it’s very common.” Gée specialises in milonguero, a style of close-embrace tango.

What is France’s closest ally?

France is actively involved in very close defense relations with its principal European allies, the UK and Germany, as well as with the United States.

Does Argentina speak French?

While Argentina’s official language is Spanish, Argentina has enjoyed so much international migration that Arabic, Italian, German, English, and French are also spoken—at least in pockets throughout the country. There are also over one million speakers of various tribal languages, including Quecha and Guaraní.

Does Argentina have a lot of Europeans?

Unlike Mexico and South American countries such as Peru and Ecuador, Argentina has fewer native people and a large population, which came from Europe. The population is comprised as much as 95\% of people of European descent, mostly from Italy, Spain, and Germany.