The Argentine Republic is located in the South and West Hemisphere. Its relative position in South America gives the country a diversity of land and culture. From the artic regions in the south, to the forested jungle regions in the north, from the ocean coastline on the Atlantic, to the rugged mountain regions in the west, and bordering five other countries, Argentina provides an important cultural and economic connection for all of South America.
Climate and Weather
Because Argentina is south of the Equator, the seasons are the reverse of Europe, North America and much of Asia, being similar to Australia. Summer in Buenos Aires (months of January and February) is quite hot and humid, while winter is damp and chilly. Rain falls throughout the year, from 100 cm per year (39 inches) in Buenos Aires to less than 50 cm (20 inches) in Mendoza in the foothills of the Andes.
Average annual temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) to 11°C (51°F) in Buenos Aires (sea level) and Córdoba (420m/1270ft), and 24°C (75°F) to 8°C (46°F) in Mendoza (820 m/2484ft).
Further south the weather becomes colder with a mean temperature of 0 degrees in winter for the city of Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego.
Population
Population in Argentina comprises majority of immigrants from Spain and Italy. Immigrants from Europe came to Argentina during the early 20th century.
Total population of Argentina as estimated in the year 2006 in the month of July was about 39,921,833 persons. Majority of the population resides in the Buenos Aires province. Only 0.5 5 of the total population comprises of the indigenous population of Argentina. These people are the Collas, Mapuches, Tobas, Chiriguanos and Matacos.
Transportation
Transportation in Argentina is mainly based on a complex network of routes, crossed by relatively inexpensive long-distance buses and by cargo trucks. The country also has a number of national and international airports. The importance of the long-distance train is minor today, though in the past it was widely used. Fluvial transport is mostly used for cargo.
The Avenida General Paz beltway freeway was first opened to the public in 1941.Within the urban areas, the main transportation system is usually the bus or colectivo; bus lines transport millions of people every day in the larger cities and their metropolitan areas. Buenos Aires additionally has an underground, the only one in the country, and Greater Buenos Aires is serviced by a system of suburban trains.
Top Attractions
1. Cabildo.
2. Casa Rosada.
3. Catedral Metropolitana.
4. La Recoleta Cemetery.
5. Plaza Dorrego.
6. Teatro Colón.
7. La Boca.
8. Mar del Plata.
9. Iguazú National Park.
10. Córdoba.
Best Travel Time
The seasons in Argentina are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Buenos Aires is ideal in fall (Mar-May) and spring (Sept-Nov), when temperatures are mild. The beaches and resort towns are packed with vacationing Argentines in summer (Dec-Mar), while Buenos Aires becomes somewhat deserted of locals. Plan a trip to Patagonia and the southern Andes in summer, when days are longer and warmer. Winter (June-Aug) is the best time to visit Iguazú and the Northwest, when the rains and heat have subsided; but spring (Aug-Oct) is also pleasant, as temperatures are mild and the crowds have cleared out.
Food and Drink
National specialties:
• Charrasco Argentino (a large, juicy gaucho steak).
• Carbonada en Zapallo (squash stuffed with a beef and vegetable stew).
• Empanadas (tasty little pastry pies usually stuffed with meat).
• Ñoquis (gnocchi - potato pasta dumplings usually served with a tomato and herb sauce).
• Alfajores (shortbread-type biscuits sandwiched with dulce de leche - caramelized milk sauce).
National drinks:
• Yerba mate (tea-like drink).
• Quilmes is the national brand of lager.
• Malbec wine.
Local Products/Shopping
Buenos Aires has traditionally enjoyed a reputation as a shopper’s paradise, possibly of even being the best shopping city in Latin America. Plush shopping centers are lined with boutique shops selling local and international fashions. Leather goods are a good buy and can be made to measure in a few days. Native arts and handicrafts are also popular and can be purchased in special markets in most tourist areas.
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1. Cabildo.
The seasons in Argentina are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Buenos Aires is ideal in fall (Mar-May) and spring (Sept-Nov), when temperatures are mild. The beaches and resort towns are packed with vacationing Argentines in summer (Dec-Mar), while Buenos Aires becomes somewhat deserted of locals. Plan a trip to Patagonia and the southern Andes in summer, when days are longer and warmer. Winter (June-Aug) is the best time to visit Iguazú and the Northwest, when the rains and heat have subsided; but spring (Aug-Oct) is also pleasant, as temperatures are mild and the crowds have cleared out.