The forestry sector covers a wide range of productive activities. Mining - Argentina has substantial deposits of petroleum, natural gas, steam coal and lignite. Zinc and lead are mined in the Andes in the north-western region. Limestone quarries are being exploited extensively for the cement industry, and there are active marble quarries. La Plata 321 San Miguel de Tucuman 381 Rosario 341 followed by the subscriber's number.
Postal services are efficient in relation to Western standards.
Telex, fax and telegram services are available. The metric system is used. General Adequate hotel accommodation is available. Business etiquette should be conservative. The official and predominant religion is Roman Catholicism.