The name of the country comes from the Spanish argento, meaning "silver".
Capital of Argentina... Buenos Aires.
Argentina square... 2766890 km2.
Population of Argentina. 43.42 million people (
Argentina GDP. $540.2 mlr. (
Location of Argentina... Argentina is a state in. In the west it borders on Chile, in the north - with Paraguay and, in the east - with and Uruguay. In the southeast it is washed by waters.
Administrative divisions of Argentina... The state is divided into 22 provinces, a federal (capital) district and a national territory.
Form of government of Argentina... Republic.
Head of State Argentina... President elected for 6 years.
Highest Legislature of Argentina... Bicameral Parliament - National Congress (Senate and Chamber of Deputies).
Highest executive body of Argentina... Cabinet of Ministers.
Major cities of Argentina... Cordoba, Rosario, Mar del Plata, Salta, Mendoza.
Official language Argentina... Spanish.
Religion Argentina... The overwhelming majority of the population are followers of the Roman Church - 92%.
Ethnic composition Argentina... 85% - (mainly their descendants) 15% - mestizo.
Argentina climate... The climate in Argentina is diverse, due to the length of the state from north to south for 3,700 km. Traditionally, there are 6 climatic zones: Cuyo and northwest, Mesopotamia and northeastern region, Chaco, Pampas, Patagonia and the region of lakes, Tierra del Fuego islands. In Mesopotamia (this is the name of the territory between the rivers and) - the climate, characteristic feature which is a very hot summer. In Patagonia (an area south of Rio Colorado) - and arid. Tierra del Fuego is characterized by a soft marine. In winter, the southern (pampier) cause frosts even in the north of the state. In Patagonia, frosts reach - 33 ° C. decrease from east to west from 1400-1600 to 100-300 mm per year, 2000-5000 mm falls on the eastern slopes of the Andes.
Flora of Argentina... The territory of Argentina is covered with humid, subtropical forests (palms, rosewood, tannin). Eucalyptus, sycamore trees, and acacia have been imported. Spruce, pine, cedar, cypress are widespread at the foot of the Andes.
Fauna of Argentina... Representatives of the animal world of Argentina are monkeys, jaguar, puma, ocelot, llama, armadillo, anteater, tapir, fox. From birds live ostrich rhea, flamingos, parrots, hummingbirds, hawk, falcon, partridge.
Argentina landmarks... In Buenos Aires - the Congress building, the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Modern Art, the Film Museum, the National Historical Museum, colonial architecture, many beautiful parks. The symbols of Argentina are gaucho (cowboys), tango, mate drink.
Helpful information for tourists
It is customary to give tips, which are 5-10% of the service bill; in expensive establishments, they are often already included in the bill.
Useful data for tourists about Argentina, cities and resorts of the country. As well as information about the population, currency of Argentina, cuisine, peculiarities of visa and customs restrictions in Argentina.
Geography of Argentina
Argentina occupies the southeastern part of the mainland of South America, the eastern part of the island of Tierra del Fuego and the nearby islands of Estados and others. It borders in the west with Chile, in the north with Bolivia and Paraguay, in the northeast with Brazil and Uruguay. In the east, washed by waters Atlantic Ocean... The shores are indented a little, only the estuary of La Plata cuts into the land for 320 kilometers. The territory of Argentina is elongated in the meridional direction. Its greatest length from north to south is 3.7 thousand kilometers.
State
State structure
Argentina is a federal republic. The head of state and government is the President, who is elected for 4 years with the right to be re-elected for another term. Legislative power is vested in the National Congress.
Language
State language: Spanish
German, French and Italian are used.
Religion
The majority of the population are Catholics.
Currency
International name: ARS
Argentine peso equal to 100 centavos. Banknotes of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 pesos, coins of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 centavos are in circulation.
In large retail outlets, hotels, restaurants credit cards American Express, Visa, Master Card and Eurocard are accepted for payment.
Popular attractions
Argentina Tourism
Where to stay
Unique geographical position Argentina, its special climate and vast territories attract tourists from all over the world. As for hotels and hotels, in Argentina, everyone will find what they want, since there are plenty of places for accommodation in this country for every taste and budget: from the most luxurious and expensive to relatively cheap ones.
There is no official star rating in Argentina hotels. There are two types of hotels in the country - local and international "chains". The former tend to not quite deservedly assign themselves one extra star, while the latter fully correspond to the declared level. In total, there are about 150 thousand hotel rooms in the country. Unfortunately, there are few all-inclusive hotels in Argentina; in most cases, hotels offer breakfast or half board.
The cost of rooms in hotels in Argentina is much lower than in European hotels of a similar level, although on the South American continent Argentine hotels are almost the most expensive.
There are many chain hotels in Argentina. Most of the country's most luxurious hotels are located in Buenos Aires. Basically, these are hotels of classes of four and five stars. The rooms of such hotels have thoughtful interiors and excellent service. Concerning ski resorts, then there are hotels of different stars and price category.
Budget family hotels in Argentina are represented by hosteria and posada hotels (analogous to European "Bed & Breakfast"). Esterias hotels located on farm estates, Design Suites and tango hotels are especially popular in the country.
A piece of meat and a bottle of red wine are the main ingredients of lunch in Argentina and part of a gastronomic ritual. The country is famous for its beef, and many restaurant goers prefer it. The southern lands of Argentina offer exotic dishes based on venison. Lamb and lamb are also very popular in the south. A typical Argentinean lunch includes empanadas (meat patties), chorizos or morsilas (pork blood sausages), ashuras (offal), but these are, of course, only appetizers. The main course will be beef de chrozo, tira de asado or lomo with various salads. Finish lunch tasty pie with whipped cream. ...
Tips
In Argentina, it is customary to tip, which is 5-10% of the service bill; in expensive establishments, they are often already included in the bill.
Water resources
In the east and south, Argentina is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. The northeast of the country is crossed by the Parana River - the second largest in South America.
Neighboring states
In the north and northeast, it borders on Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil, in the east with Uruguay, in the south and west with Chile.
Climate
The climate in Argentina ranges from subtropical in the north to humid tropical in the center of the country and temperate in the south. The Andes regions are characterized by rainy weather and flooding in summer season, intense heat, snow cover of mountainous regions and dry hot winds, which are called Zonda here. In lowland areas, heavy rains often fall over impenetrable wet forests and savannas. The amount of precipitation decreases from east to west. The average temperature in January is + 5C, in July from + 20C to +22 C
Territory
In terms of area (2,780.4 thousand sq. Km), it is second only to Brazil.
Capital
Buenos Aires
Population
In July 2003, the population of Argentina was estimated at 38.74 million. Life expectancy is 71.72 years for men and 79.44 years for women. The area is dominated by one ethnic group - whites (mainly Spanish and Italians), who make up 97% of the population. Unlike some other countries in South America, the Caucasian element dominates - the descendants of Spanish colonists and emigrants from European countries. The remaining 3% are mestizo, American Indians and other non-white groups.
Language
Spanish, Italian, French, English, German and Portuguese are also spoken.
Administrative device
Argentina is a federal republic and is subdivided into 23 provinces and one federal district Buenos Aires.
Currency unit
Argentine peso. $ 1 = 3 AP. In large shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, American Express, Visa, Master Card and Eurocard credit cards are accepted for payment.
Political structure
In accordance with the Argentine constitution, the country has a republican form of government and a representative political system, with a moderate role of the federal government (about the same as in the United States, which in many ways served as a model for Argentina). However, unlike the United States, Argentina's provinces do not participate in the adoption of constitutional amendments. The President is the chief executive in the country and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, appoints the government (cabinet of ministers) and determines its functions; appoints heads of state-owned enterprises, as well as judges and ambassadors, with their subsequent approval by the Senate; determines foreign policy; has the right to veto legislation; in the event of a threat of military attack, may declare (with the approval of the Senate) martial law, temporarily limiting certain civil liberties. Legislative power in Argentina belongs to the National Congress, which consists of the Chamber of Deputies (257 members) and the Senate (72 members).
Religion
90% of the population profess the Catholic religion, which has always played an important role in the social and political life of the country. The constitution guarantees citizens freedom of religion, but the Roman Catholic Church has long enjoyed a privileged position in the country. The 1994 constitutional reform eradicated many of the remaining forms of state guardianship of the church, and also abolished the requirement for the president and vice president to be catholic church; however, even after that, the constitution retained a provision obliging the federal government to "support the Roman Catholic apostolic faith."
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Vegetation in Argentina is very diverse: from tropical forests to semi-desert in Patagonia and Pune. In the northern Mesopotamia, there are subtropical forests with a varied species composition. Araucaria, cedro, and lapacho possessing valuable wood are found here. To the south, shrub vegetation predominates; wetlands are covered with reeds, reeds, water lilies, and elevated and dry areas are covered with meadows with rich grass cover. There are sparse forests of acacias, mimosas, ostrich trees, along the river banks - palm groves.
Towards the south, there are more open grassy areas, the southern part of the province of Entre Rios is a grass prairie and is already a transitional area to Pampa. Pampa in translation from the language of the Quechua Indians means "devoid of woody vegetation." The endless steppe areas of Wet Pampa were once covered with perennial grasses - feather grass, pearl barley, wild millet and motley colorful forbs. However, there is little natural vegetation left here, a significant part of the territory is plowed up, and the grassy cover that once covered it, which served as an excellent natural forage base for animal husbandry, as a result of long grazing, was infested with weeds and lost its original appearance. Dry Pampa is characterized by xerophilous vegetation - undersized trees, thorny shrubs, hard grasses. Similar vegetation is widespread in the arid west, in intermontane basins, where bunches of hard grasses and xerophilous shrubs alternate with cacti.
Forests in Argentina occupy 12% of the land fund. The most valuable are the coniferous forests of Mesopotamia and the humid Andes, as well as the kebracho forests in the Chaco. Their operation is complicated by the fact that they are located in remote areas, so attempts are being made to artificially plant forests in the most populated area - Pampa.
The most developed forest resources of the Chaco, but here, as a result of long-term predatory exploitation, there is an acute issue of their serious protection and restoration. The fauna of Argentina, although not as rich and diverse as in other countries Latin America, but has many endemic species. These include the Pampas deer, the Pampas cat, and the Magellanic dog. Almost all of these animals live in the Andes and their foothills, as well as in the sparsely populated area of Patagonia. A relic spectacled bear is found in Pune.
In the open semi-desert areas of Patagonia and in the savannas of the Chaco, the cougar is common. In the Andes, vicuñas with soft fur and chinchilla (chinchilla) with delicate silvery fur are still found. However, both those and others have undergone almost complete extermination. There are many rodents, armadillos. In the Chaco, Mesopotamia, Patagonia, nutria and otters are widespread.
In swamps and lakes, waterfowl live everywhere, many of which stand out for their bright colors. On the shores of water bodies you can see flamingos and herons. In the forests there are hummingbirds, among which there are endemic species, for example, the so-called fluttering emerald in the Patagonian Andes.
sights
The capital of Argentina can show tourists how historical architectural structures - old houses, churches, cobbled streets; and modern - glass skyscrapers, sculptures, built on a grand scale of streets and roads.
It will be able to boast of a huge number of museums, invite you to the elegant and luxurious La Recoleta quarter, surprise you with the colorful La Boca area, demonstrate the widest street in the world - Avenida.
Each city keeps its secrets and unique places.
- The Recoleto quarter is famous for its beautiful cemetery.
- Salta - statues of the Virgin Mary and Christ the Wonderworker.
- Bariloche - the building of El Centro Civico.
- - the old Cordoba mosque.
- Rosario - The Palace of the Lions.
- Ushuaia - an old prison and the “Road of the End of the World”.
Amazing natural masterpieces of Argentina are, of course, the Iguazu Falls, which is one of the top most beautiful places on the planet, the "Cave of the Hands" near the city of Santa Cruz, the "Valley of the Moon" (Ischigualasto) in the province of San Juan, the fantastic Lake Nahuel Huapi in northern Patagonia , Lake Traful in the province of Neuquen and more.
Speaking of Argentina, one cannot but recall its incomparable first lady - Evita Peron. It is worth noting that this is the birthplace of the indefatigable revolutionary Ernesto Che Guevara, as well as the world famous football player Diego Maradona.
All sights of Argentina
History of Argentina
Pre-Columbian Argentina was inhabited by sedentary Indian tribes of Diagita, and nomadic tribes of Indians hunted on its territory. Indian uprisings prevented the Spaniards from seizing and settling these lands. was founded only in 1580, but during the next 200 years it did not really matter. The decline in the number of Indians and their uneven settlement, as well as their refusal to work, led to the creation of huge ranches that raised cows - hacienda - which, in turn, led to the appearance of the legendary Argentine cowboys (gaucho), and also became a source of enrichment for several " lucky ones. "
In 1776, it became the capital of the new Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata, testifying that the region no longer needed Spanish political and economic rule. Thus, continued dissatisfaction with the Spanish intervention led to the revolution on May 25, 1810, and, finally, to the adoption of independence in 1816. Independence revealed acute regional inequalities that were hidden under Spanish rule. Inland federalists (conservative landowners, backed by cowboys and the working class) defended provincial autonomy, while unitarians in (townspeople who welcomed European capital, ideas, immigrants) supported central rule in the capital. and Unitarianism triumphed after a period of destructive and tyrannical rule by Juan Manuel Rosas, leading to a new era of economic growth, wealth, and a unitary constitution in 1853.
Sheep were brought into the country, and cereals were grown in the pampas. European immigration, foreign funding and trade opened the door to a new liberalism. Argentina has become vulnerable to global economic problems. As a result, all the benefits were in the hands of the elite, unemployment increased, because the farmers were forced to leave the village and go to the city.
During the first decades of the twentieth century, the role of society in governing the country was weakening; economic crises, hatred and mistrust of landowners in the interests of the British led to a military coup in 1943, paving the way for the dictatorship of Juan Perón. A little-known colonel with a minor post in the Ministry of Labor, Peron received the presidency twice: in 1946 and in 1952. Side by side with his popular and spirited wife, Eve, he introduced a rigorous economic program. The program put more emphasis on Argentine industrialization and self-determination, and was favored by the conservative nationalist factions and the working class. His party was overthrown by a military coup in 1955, which led to the expulsion of Perron to Spain and the introduction of military rule of the country for 30 years, with intermediate public administration. Peron returned to power briefly in 1973, and died in 1974, handing over power to his third wife, Isabelle. Growing economic problems and political instability led to strikes, political kidnappings, and guerrilla wars. By 1976, the Isabelle government was no longer up to the task, and the new military government introduced a reign of intimidation.
The period between 1976 and 1983 is known as the Dirty War years. Confrontation and criticism were eradicated with the help of paramilitary murderous groups, which, under the control of the government, led to the "disappearance" of 10,000 to 30,000 citizens. The most famous victims of this period were (the Mothers of the Square of May), women who bravely searched for "disappeared" relatives and often "disappeared" themselves.
This internal conflict, oddly enough, led to the emergence of a "real" war in the South Atlantic Ocean - the war for the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands. General Leopold Galtieri seized the Malvinas Islands from Great Britain to divert attention from Argentine political corruption and economic miscalculations. Streams of hysteria from both countries ended with the British navy circling half the land to save a shallow spot on the world map. Great Britain emerged as the final "winner", although the war was expensive and shameful. Ownership of the Malvi Islands, however, is still controversial. In June 1995, the Argentine Foreign Minister offered each of the 2,000 islanders to sell their nationality for $ 800,000. To complicate matters further, the UK believes in the existence of oil fields there, so such outbreaks will continue.
A shameful failure, both at home and abroad, finally decided the fate of the Argentine military administration, and the country returned to its 1853 constitution. President Carlos Menem, a former Peronist, spent significant economic reforms by selling off domestic industries, opening the economy to foreign investment, and raising the peso to the level of the US dollar in 1991, which reduced inflation from 5,000% in 1989 to an astonishing 1% in 1997. While these changes have slowed inflation, they have also led to rising unemployment and a prolonged recession.
President Fernando de la Rua was elected to a four-year term in 1999; he pledged to root out corruption and tighten economic measures to balance Argentina's budget. But in 4 years, Argentines have gotten fed up with economic downturns and 20% unemployment. De la Rua's strict plans set the stage for national strikes and rallies, especially dangerous after the government imposed strict restrictions on the receipt of money from bank accounts. In December 2001, when Argentina defaulted $ 132 billion, the largest default in history, its economy and politics collapsed. When unrest, looting and public chaos erupted in the streets of the country, which killed 27 people, De la Rua and his ministers resigned.
On January 1, 2002, Eduardo Duhalde became the fifth president in two weeks. The unshakable "Peronist" Duhalde has populist and protectionist views, and a skeptical society has not yet forgotten about the scandals of the period of his governorship c. One of his first orders was to establish the real exchange rate of the peso against the dollar, which immediately led to a devaluation of the currency by 50%. This move was not popular with the people, but it was needed to refuse further assistance from the International Monetary Fund.
A good sign was that the devalued peso was more stable in the global foreign exchange market than expected, albeit possibly due to banking restrictions. Duhalde plans to make significant changes in Argentine state structure, for example, to replace the current presidential system with parliamentary democracy. However, the people question such reforms as economic hardship and government corruption have become commonplace. Rallies and strikes are held almost every day, and people who cannot get their own money smash banks. If in the near future everything does not settle down, then Duhalde will have problems.
Despite ongoing rallies and long lines at exchange offices, the violence seemed to subside. Argentines are awaiting the next step of the IMF (although many blame this organization for the crisis) and a possible return of hyperinflation. It will take a long and painful time for Argentina to get out of the deep economic hole.
Kitchen
Meat is the main and integral component of Argentine dishes. The hallmark of Argentine cuisine can be safely called beef. It is prepared in the most varied and unpredictable variations. But the most popular way to process beef is meat grilled over charcoal. This is how asado, churrasco and pintxos are prepared.
The Argentinean coast is rich in seafood and fish, which skilled chefs also know how to cook for any of the most sophisticated tastes. For example, in the region of the lakes of Patagonia, trout is excellently cooked.
The national soft drink is mate. This is a kind of hot tea made from dry leaves of the tree-like evergreen tropical shrub Yerba Mate, which can reach a height of 10-15 meters.
Wine is a popular alcoholic drink in Argentina. Mostly red. But the favorite drink of the Argentines is black coffee.
Speaking about the peculiarities of local food, it should also be noted that there are practically no traditional dairy products - kefir, cottage cheese, curd snacks, sour cream, etc.
Residence
Argentina has a huge selection of hotels for every taste. There are regular hotels, family hotels, designer hotels, tango hotels, esterias and others. If you wish, you can stay both in a very modest and cozy hotel and in a luxurious expensive hotel-palace. In more than 500 hotels, in Puerto Iguazu - about 60, in El Calafate - more than 80.
The cost of rooms in Argentine hotels is quite high in comparison with other Latin American countries, but an order of magnitude lower than European prices.
- Accommodation at the hotel *** varies from 45 to 120 $ per day per person.
- Accommodation in a ***** hotel varies from $ 200 to $ 400 per day per person.
- In addition to hotels, Argentina offers a number of other places of residence - these are boarding houses and hostels ($ 10-30 per day per person). Camping sites are very popular.
A studio apartment in a decent area will cost around $ 400 a month. A lot of gorgeous room apartment(3-5 rooms) can be rented for $ 1300-1500 per month.
Entertainment and recreation
Every January in Argentina, the most beautiful carnivals take place, and this spectacular spectacle lasts until March, pleasing the eye and sight of tourists every Saturday. The Argentinean Fancy Dress Carnival is a lively performance and sensual fiery dances.
Argentines are "sick" with footballAnd in the Argentine winter, at the beginning of July, there is always a "sweet week". This week it is customary to give sweets to loved ones, so the day before, discount sales of sweets are traditionally held throughout the country. Favorite sweets in the "sweet week" - "bon a bon". But, of course, it is not the sweet gift itself that is important, but the attention. And in return, it is customary to thank you with a kiss. Argentines generally love to kiss, when they come somewhere, they must first recuperate with everyone, kiss (even unfamiliar people, colleagues, companions press their cheeks against each other) and only then get down to business. And in the same way they will kiss when they leave.
The most popular sport here is football. The most famous Argentine football teams are Boca Juniors, River Plate, Racing Club, Indipendiente, San Lorenzo.
Such sports as rugby, basketball, polo, tennis are no less popular. Field hockey is popular among women.
Argentina, a country of active sports, offers many walking tours, including free ones.
Purchases
Prices in Argentina are higher than in Paraguay, but lower than in Brazil or Chile. If you live in medium-sized cities of the country in mid-level establishments, afford entertainment and excursions, the daily expenses will be $ 50-60 per person. This figure is much higher - from $ 100.
What good here can you buy? Argentina has excellent local leather goods. Here you can buy relatively inexpensive high-quality leather shoes, bags, jackets, souvenirs handmade... You can buy inexpensive jewelry made of semi-precious stones, silver.
As a gift from Argentina, you can bring exotic mate tea in a set with a container for making it (calabas) and a straw for drinking it. Calabas are made from the most various materials: porcelain, earthenware, wood, aluminum, silver, gold, as well as pumpkin, coconut, cow's horn. The tube through which this tea is usually drunk is called bombilla, it can be straight or slightly curved, although it can be found in the form of a spiral, but much less often. The tube is made of silver, wood, reed, or bone. For those who like to drink tea not very hot, silver straws are more suitable. And for those who are hotter - wooden or reed and shorter.
You can also bring a poncho - the traditional clothing of the Indians of South America.
Transport
Getting to Argentina, of course, is most convenient by plane. And the most optimal air route is through Paris. You will not be able to cross the Pacific Ocean by train, but on a ship it is terribly long, tiring and, however, no one needs it, especially since you still need to somehow get to the ship by land. For those suffering from aerophobia, there is an assistance center at the airport, where qualified specialists conduct therapy sessions (paid service).
Throughout Argentina on long distances it is also most convenient to travel by plane. There are airports in every province.
It is convenient for getting around Argentina to choose and automobile transport... The road network will allow you to get to the desired point by passenger buses and comfortable minibuses. Traffic in the country is right-hand. Road surface- solid, mainly asphalt. There are several toll highways. However, there is an acute shortage of modern roads linking provinces.
Railway transport provides transportation of passengers along six lines. There are mountain railways, tourist steam trains. Water transport is used primarily for cargo flights. A ferry runs between and Colonia del Sacramento. Tourists are offered excursions on boats, boats, ships.
Connection
Argentina's telecommunications infrastructure is well developed. IP telephony is ubiquitous, and many Internet cafes have booths for negotiations. Network technologies are developing very rapidly. Most hotels always have internet access. The main provider in Argentina is Ciudad Internet Prima. The possibility of sending an e-mail to e-mail is available in the post offices of large cities.
The main cellular operators are Telecom Personal and Unifon. Standards mobile communications- CDMA 800 and GSM 1900. Communication is not well developed: in mountainous areas, as well as along major highways, communication is unstable.
Telephone numbers working around the clock: information service - 110, fire - 100, ambulance - 107, child help - 102, police - 101 or 911, civil defense - 103, environmental emergency - 105, drug addiction - 132, the official time is 133.
Safety
In Argentina, smoking is prohibited in public places. Cordoba, Argentina, has banned smoking while driving since August 2012. The punishment for smoking while driving is tantamount to the punishment for drunk driving.
Argentina has the most high coefficient mortality due to the fault of drivers. Drivers violate traffic rules quite often.
The country is characterized by frequent rallies, which can escalate into clashes with the police, but these clashes are not violent.
Business
Argentina is a small business country. The climate is favorable for its prosperity: taxes are low, the registration procedure is quite simple. Business registration costs $ 3,000, the required start-up capital is about $ 20,000. The tax system in Argentina is based on taxation of annual income from property and from consumption.
Business in Argentina is mainly done in agriculture, there is little industry, but there is plenty of promising agricultural land. One can talk about vineyards and winemaking for a long time and a lot. You can do animal husbandry. Poultry and sheep breeding are well developed in the country, and horse and mule breeding in the mountainous regions.
Most of the production activity is concentrated in. The centers of the timber industry (logging, furniture industry) are the provinces of Mesopotamia. The river industry is developed in the port cities of Argentina.
Real estate
Real estate in Argentina can be purchased by both a legal entity and an individual, both a local resident and a foreigner. All real estate is subject to mandatory registration in the Property Register. No purchase and sale transaction is made without the Information Sheet from this database. The rights of Argentine and foreign property owners are equally protected in the country.
The Argentine Embassy does not refuse to obtain a visa to the owner of Argentine real estate. But the presence of property does not give the right to obtain a residence permit.
The cheapest 3-room apartment can be bought here for $ 50,000 and more. Cottage with small plot - 70 000-150 000 $. Land plot near the city costs from $ 700 to $ 2,000 per hundred square meters.
Customs regulations set a number of restrictions on import and export. You cannot import vegetables, fruits, plants, food products with a short shelf life (bread, meat, sausage, cheese, etc.). You cannot take with you more than 2 liters of alcohol, more than 20 packs of cigarettes, more than 100 ml of perfume, more than $ 300 worth of souvenirs. The import of currency is not limited. You can export no more than $ 10,000.
Argentines are a very hospitable and friendly nation. They are smiling and always ready to help, but sometimes they make promises that they will not fulfill, because they give them purely out of a desire to support and encourage a person.
If there is a need for treatment, public medicine is free. Some of the best hospitals in Argentina are Hospital de Urgencias (in Cordoba) and Hospital Zonal General de Agudos San Roque Manuel B. Gonnet (in La Plata).
Argentina is immense in its spaces and incomparable in surprisingly diverse and fabulous natural beauty... Where is Argentina on the world map? It stretches from Antarctica over the icy mountains of Patagonia and the vast open plains to the tropical jungle in the north.
The country shares borders with countries such as Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil and Bolivia. On the west side are the great Andean Cordilleras.
Where is Argentina, on which mainland? Description, number
Argentina is located in the Southeast of America. It also owns the territory.In the east, the country borders on Brazil, in the south and west - with Chile, and with Paraguay and Bolivia - in the north. There is an exit to the eastern part of the state.
In Argentina, Cerro Aconcagua is located - the highest point in South America (6900 m).
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. The entire area of the territory of the state is 2.766890 square meters, thanks to which it is ranked 8th worldwide. The population is over 40 million people. The state language is Spanish.
Climatic conditions
Where is surprisingly diverse. In the northern part of the country it is temperate, in the central part it is tropical, and in the south it is subtropical.
Due to the fact that the Andes mountain system is located in the west, and endless steppes in its eastern part, powerful rains constantly pour out on the mountain slopes. This is because the vast air masses passing through the steppes from the Atlantic Ocean move to the mighty "walls" of the Andes and spill near the slopes.
The temperature is very different in different parts countries. In the northern zone of Argentina, the summer temperature reaches +28, in the central zone it reaches +24, and in the south it is only +10 degrees Celsius. Winter in Argentina falls in July. Thus, the average winter temperature from north to south, respectively, changes from +18 C to +1 C.
And there are also significant differences in the amount of precipitation. Their annual number in the plains reaches 300 mm, in the mountains it is 1600 mm.
Thus, at any time of the year, where Argentina is located (you can find a zone with comfortable conditions weather. The best time year in this country is considered the period from October to May.
Attractions of the capital of Argentina
Buenos Aires has a rich and fascinating history.
Several times they interrupted the attempts of the Spaniards to build here, in a very convenient place for the entry of ships, a large city. The date of the founding of Buenos Aires is considered to be 1580, however, as a result of a strong earthquake, the city was almost completely destroyed in the 19th century, and it was rebuilt again only in 1880.
The city is famous for its many and unique attractions. For lovers of culture and art, there are many different museums, theaters and galleries, and for those who prefer entertainment, a large and noisy metropolis can provide noisy nightlife entertainment venues.
The Plaza de Mayo, with the important state and cultural institutions of the capital located on it, is the heart of the city and the whole country. Buenos Aires will surprise you with beautiful and well-groomed parks.
The most famous and majestic monument of the city is a huge obelisk in the center of Republic Square. Here in Buenos Aires, the Argentine flag was first raised in 1936. The obelisk is 67 meters high.
National Park, town of Salto
On the territory of Argentina there is one of modern wonders Sveta - national park Iguazu. Where is? Argentina shares a border with Brazil. This is where this amazing nature Park... Its area is approximately 55 thousand square meters.
There are only 275 waterfalls in the park, among them the largest in South America - Iguazu. Its width reaches 4 km.
The park is home to the rarest species of birds, butterflies, and rare species of plants.
The provincial city of Salta is located in the northwest of the country at an altitude of almost 2000 meters. This small town is known for the famous statues of the Virgin Mary and Christ the Wonderworker.
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Flora and fauna
The flora of Argentina is very diverse: from tropical forests to semi-deserts in Pune and Patagonia. Subtropical forests grow in the northern Mesopotamia. Trees with valuable wood grow here: araucaria, lapacho, sedro. To the south, shrubs prevail: reeds, reeds, water lilies. There are also sparse forests of ostrich trees, acacias, mimosas. Palm groves are spread along the river banks.
More grassy areas appear to the south.
In total, woodlands occupy 12% of the land. Argentina has a great value - coniferous forests, stretching in the vastness of Mesopotamia and the humid Andes.
The fauna is not as rich as many other states of Latin America, and yet it has a few endemic animals that live only there. These include: the Pampas deer, the Magellanic dog, Almost all of them live in the Andes and their foothills, as well as in Patagonia. The relic spectacled bear is found in Pune, there are many rodents, otters and nutria are widespread.
Everywhere: in swamps and lakes, waterfowl live, most of which are distinguished by their bright colors. You can see flamingos, herons, hummingbirds. Among the latter, there are also endemic species (fluttering emerald) in the Andes of Patagonia. And the stove-maker living in Argentina since 1928 is one of the national symbols of the state.
Argentina is one of the most comfortable and best places in the world for relaxation. The nature of the territory where Argentina is located is amazingly beautiful. The country has a diverse nature: from endless steppes to the highest peaks.
Countless monuments of colonial architecture, a mixture of the most diverse cultures, unique natural landscapes of indescribable beauty and some of the best sea beaches attract numerous tourists.