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Argentina and Cordoba
-Facts about Argentina-Facts about Cordoba
Argentina is a country in the southern most point in South America. It is the second largest country in South America and the eighth largest in the world. Argentina has a variety of landscapes and climates due to its size, including the jungle, desert, coasts, and mountains. As a result of the mixing of distinct cultural backgrounds, the Argentines are quite varied in their way of being as well as in their physical appearance. In general they are friendly, direct, loud, supportive, and hospitable.
Complete Name: The Republic of Argentina (comes from the latin root “argentum” which means silver) Capitol: Buenos Aires Language: Spanish Currency: Argentine pesos (1 USD = 3 pesos aprox.) Location: South America Bordering Countries: Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, with Brazil and Uruguay to the east, and Chile to the west and south. Population: 36,223,947 Religion: Roman Catholic; with smaller representations of Protestantism, Judaism, and Islam.
The Argentine flag
Climate Due to its size, Argentina contains a variety of climates and landscapes. Generally the north is characterized by its heat, a temperate climate to the west, and a cold and dry climate in the south. Argentina has four seasons: summer, fall, winter, and spring. The temperatures vary depending on the region and the time of year. In the larger cities such as Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Rosario, the climate ranges from approximately 21ºC -32ºC (70ºF-89ºF) in summer and 6ºC y 13ºC (43ºF-55ºF) in winter.
Culture Argentina was colonized by the Spanish at the end of the XIX Century when hundreds of thousands of European immigrants, as well as people from Latin American countries, such as Bolivia and Paraguay, arrived to the country. The city of Buenos Aires and other metropolitan areas have architecture that is European in style, while the less populated places and preserved areas of the major cities reflect a style of the colonial times.
Music
There are two kinds of traditional Argentine music that represent two distinct regions. For the foreigner, tango, representative of Buenos Aires has become the musical symbol of Argentina as a whole. Tango is music that has faithful followers, although the greater public does not tend to listen to it. Folklore is typical of the interior of the country and reflects the colonial period and its gaucho, or cowboy style. In addition, the quartet and cumbia have become popular among the national music style. Outside of the traditional categories of music, are national rock and pop which have become recognized in Latin America.
Sports
Even though the national sport is pato (played on horseback combining characteristics of polo and basketball), the most common sport in Argentina without a doubt, is soccer. The two most important teams are arch rivals Boca and River. Other popular argentine sports are Polo (World champions), rugby (between the five best in the world), women’s field hockey (world champions), tennis, and hunting and fishing. Basketball is becoming popular once again due to Manuel Ginobili, champion in the NBA.
Food
Beef is a key element in the Argentine diet. Barbecue (asado) is the typical way it is prepared and has become a true ritual for gatherings between families and friends. In addition to meat, a variety of pastas also stand out, such as stuffed cannellonis, sorrentinos, and lasagna etc. A typical dish is the empanada that can be filled with meat, chicken, ham, cheese, etc.
The wines of Argentina are also very famous
especially in the provinces of Mendoza and San Luís. The alfajor is a traditional dessert and very popular in Argentina, that consists of two round cookie discs filled generally with dulce de leche (a carmel-like sweet spread) and covered in black or white chocolate. A typical breakfast or snack of argentines are sweet pastries called facturas, the generic name used for croissants and a variety of types, some filled with dulce de leche or marmalade.
Mate
The most common drink in Argentina is mate. It is not only popular, but also is the symbol of friendship among argentines to share together or to think when one is alone. It is prepared by filling the sirving cup, mate, 2/3 full with a combination of green herbs (called yerba) and adding hot water to completely fill the mate until a foam forms around the edge. The bombilla is a metal straw used by all to take turns drinking the mate. The taste of mate is naturally bitter but many add sugar to their liking.
Requirements for entry Foreign tourists from bordering countries simply need one form of personal identification to enter Argentina. Visitors from other countries need to present a valid passport and depending on the country you come from, a visa may or may not be required. Consult your embassy for more information or contact: www.mrecic.gov.ar Ninety days is the maximum time of one stay. No vaccination is required, except cholera and yellow fever for passengers coming from the countries where these illnesses are epidemics.
Founded in 1573 by Jerónimo Luís Cabrera, the province of Córdoba is
one of the most visited, touristic spots in Argentina for its
beautiful landscapes and typical parties. Cordoba is the second
most populated city in
The typical music of Cordoba is quartet, which attracts many people
to concerts. Soccer is highlighted and its main teams are the
famous Talleres and Belgrano.
The city of Cordoba, capitol and the province, is one of most intellectual cities in Argentina. It is home to the oldest and most important Universities of Argentina, recognized on an international level.
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Contact us jucum_cordoba@yahoo.com.ar Postal address: Casilla de correo 148, Correo Central, CP 5000, Córdoba, Argentina
(00-54-9) 0351-156987748 (Juan Lugones) (00-54-9) 0351-153307491 (Sanna Luodes) (00-54-9) 0351-153655391 (Norberto Núñez) |
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