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| | Argentina |
 | | Argentines are a fusion of diverse national and ethnic groups, with descendants of Italian and Spanish immigrants predominant. |
 | | The indigenous population, estimated at 700,000, is concentrated in the provinces of the north, northwest, and south. |
 | | Argentines enjoy comparatively high standards of living; however, following the economic crisis in 2002, 38.5% of the population was still living below the poverty line in the 28 largest urban areas as of June 2005. |
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