Written Translation Exercise - "República Argentina"
This week's exercise is a cultural note that will briefly introduce you to Argentina. It is not that complicated and is intended for upper-level-beginner to intermediate learners. However, anyone is welcome to participate. Do your best to translate this short paragraph, then post your answer. Even if you understand parts of it, post your attempt. Making mistakes is the only way to learn something new. 
Keep in mind that since others may have already posted an answer, you could look at their answers first... but... Where's the fun in that? 
For a look at the answer to the previous exercise, click here. There was good participation and good feedback. I appreciate that. Further comments and suggestions are always welcome!
República Argentina
La Argentina, tierra de extraordinaria diversidad, se extiende a lo largo de unos 4.000 kilómetros [2.500 millas] hacia el sudeste del continente sudamericano. Atraviesa el territorio la escarpada cordillera de los Andes, con picos que se elevan a más de 6.000 metros [20.000 pies]. En las selvas tropicales del norte habitan los yaguaretés y los tapires. Al sur, en las gélidas aguas de Tierra del Fuego, donde las olas alcanzan los 30 metros [100 pies], juegan los pingüinos y las ballenas. En las llanuras, los gauchos recorren a caballo las amplias estancias, o establecimientos ganaderos.
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The Republic of Argentina
Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, stretches 4,000 kilometers toward the southeast of the continent South America. It traverses the rugged territory Andes, with peaks that rise to more than 6,000 meters. In the tropical forests of the north jaguars and tapirs live. In the South, in the icy waters of Tierra del Fuego, where the waves reach 30 meters, penguins and whales play. In the plains, the Gauchos travel on horse in the broad farms, or cattle ranches.
Buenos Aires - Argentina
El yaguareté
Tilcara, Argentina
I´d just like to add the Iguazu Falls to the brief description
Sólo me gustaría agregar las Cataratas del Iguazú a la breve descripción.
North of Argentina
En las selvas tropicales del norte habitan los yaguaretés y los tapires.
Crossing the territory is the rugged Andes mountain range with peaks with elevations of over 6,000 meters
Argentina, land of extraordinary diversity, extends approximately 4,000 kilometers to the southeast of the South American continent. Crossing the territory is the rugged Andes mountain range with peaks with elevations of over 6,000 meters. In the tropical jungles of the north live the Yaguaretes (?) and the Tapires (?). To the south, in the frigid waters of the Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), where the waves reach 30 meters, the penguins and the whales play. In the planes, the cowboys ride horses over large ranches, or open livestock feeding ranges.
This looks sort of old, but it popped up so I'll try it anyway.
Republic of Argentina
Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, extends over a length of some 4,000km (2,500 miles) in the southeast of the South American continent. It crosses the steep mountain range of the Andes, with peaks that reach over 6,000m (20,000ft.) In the tropical forests of the north, jaguars (?) and tapirs live. In the south, in the freezing waters of the Tierra del Fuego, where the waves can reach 30m (100ft.), the penguins and whales play. In the plains, cowboys ride horses over great distances, or become established farmers.
Hey, that wasn't too hard! I actually am improving! Happy moment!
Okay, I'll give this a try...
Republic of Argentina
Argentina, land of extraordinary diversity, spreads out lengthwise some 2500 miles along the southeastern South American continent. The steep mountain range of the Andes cross through the territory, with peaks that reach more than 20,000 feet. Jaguars and tapirs live in the northern rainforests. To the south, in the icy waters of Tierra del Fuego, where waves can reach 100 feet, penguins and whales play. In the plains, the gauchos cross the spacious cattle ranches or livestock farms on horseback.
República Argentina
La Argentina, tierra de extraordinaria diversidad, se extiende a lo largo de unos 4.000 kilómetros [2.500 millas] hacia el sudeste del continente sudamericano. Atraviesa el territorio la escarpada cordillera de los Andes, con picos que se elevan a más de 6.000 metros [20.000 pies]. En las selvas tropicales del norte habitan los yaguaretés y los tapires. Al sur, en las gélidas aguas de Tierra del Fuego, donde las olas alcanzan los 30 metros [100 pies], juegan los pingüinos y las ballenas. En las llanuras, los gauchos recorren a caballo las amplias estancias, o establecimientos ganaderos.
Argentine Republic
Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, extends a length of 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) toward the southeast of South America. It crosses the rugged terrain of the Andes Mountains, which has peaks higher than 6,000 meters (20,000 feet). Jaguars and tapirs live in the tropical jungles of its north. In the frigid waters south of Tierra del Fuego, where the waves reach 30 meters (100 feet), penguins and whales play. On the plains, gauchos on horses travel through vast ranches, or livestock farms.
{I stayed away from the translator, but the dictionary was well used. Also, I didn't translate Tierra del Fuego or gaucho as I think they're fairly well known in English.}
Argentine Republic (?) or Republic of Argentina (?):
Argentina, land of extraordinary diversity, extends along 4000 kilometres towards the southeast of the South American continent. It crosses the rugged Andes mountain range, with peaks that are elevated to over 6000 metres. Jaguars and tapirs inhabit the tropical northern jungles. To the south, in the frigid waters of the Tierra del Fuego, where the waves reach 30 metres, the penguins and whales play.
Didn't quite get the last sentence.
Anyway, this is the Rio de la Plata, it is very silty.
Republic of Argentina
Argentina, the land of extraordinary diversity, spreads over an area of 4.000 kilometers towards the southeast of South America. It goes through the steep area of the Andes, whose peaks reach 6 000 meters. The tropical jungles are inhabited by jaguars and tapirs. In the south, in icy waters of the Tierra del Fuego province, where waves reach 30 meters, frolic penguins and whales. On the plain land, gauchos traverse on horseback through extensive farm lands or ranching fields.
Valle de La Luna, San Juan. Argentina
(if this photo is not displaying, go here: http://exposedplanet.com/images/bochas-valle-de-la-luna-argentina.jpg to see it. It's a cool photo. )
