Which South American country was among the world's ten wealthiest nations per capita around 1900, largely due to its exports of beef and grain?
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Argentina
During its 'Golden Age' (1880–1914), Argentina's economy grew so rapidly that it attracted millions of European immigrants, primarily from Italy and Spain.
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- Around 1900, which South American nation ranked as one of the ten richest countries per capita due to grain and beef exports?