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Primary school in Chaco, Argentina

Argentina is a country located in the southern part of South America. The official name of Argentina is the Argentine Republic. Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world by land area and the largest in South America by land area. Argentina has a population of over 44 million people, making it the 32nd most populous country in the world. Argentina is a federal constitutional republic and consists of 23 provinces and one autonomous city, Buenos Aires. Argentina is one of the richest countries in Latin America by GDP per capita. Argentina is also a member of the G-15 and G-20 major economies and Latin American nations. The official language of Argentina is Spanish and the currency is the Argentine peso.

Primary school is the first stage of formal education, typically starting between the ages of five and seven. Primary schools are usually subdivided into infant schools and junior schools, with pupils spending four or five years in each. The curriculum at primary level is designed to develop basic literacy and numeracy skills, as well as to introduce children to a broad range of Subjects. In recent years, there has been a move towards more creative teaching methods, such as project-based learning and the use of technology. Primary education is compulsory in many countries, and it is typically followed by secondary education.