Juliana Figueroa- Argentina

1. ARGENTINA
Juliana Figueroa

2. Argentina is located in the south of South America,
it’s the second largest country in South America after
Brazil. Argentina is slightly less than three-tenths the
size of the United States with a total are of 2,766,890
sq km (1,068,302 sq mi); the length is about 3,650 km
(2,268 mi) n-s and the width, 1,430 km (889 mi) e-w.
(Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations, 2007,
Argentina)
Location

3. ClimateAnother important thing to considerate when travelling to Argentina is the climate. Generally,
Argentina’s climate is temperate, although there are variations, from extreme heat up at north of
the country, to mild climate at the center, to Antarctic cold down south in Patagonia. In Buenos
Aires which is the capital of Argentina, there is light snowfalls around June and July which are
the coldest months of the year, being January the warmest month so far. So if you are planning to
go around July is better to get snow clothes, and if you plan to go in January, you can pack your
swimming suit. Around cities in Argentina, the climate might change, although it will still keep
either cold or colder in July, and hot or hotter in January.

4. This place tends to be more crowded
than empty. The population of
Argentina is estimated to be of
42’352.023 people. The sex ratio of
the total population was 0.958 (958
males per 1000 females).
Argentina ranks third in South
America in total population and 33rd
globally.
The proportion of people under age
of 15 is somehow below the world
average, and the proportion of 65
and older is high.
Argentina has had the lowest birth
rate and population growth in Latin
America.
Population

5. Buenos Aires is the largest city of Argentina, it is also its capital, and the second largest metropolitan area in South America.
Located on the western shore of the estuary of the Rio de la Plata, on the continent’s southeastern coast. Buenos Aires is the
most crowded city of Argentina with a population of around fifteen and a half million. Buenos Aires is a big cosmopolitan capital
known for its European atmosphere, and vibrant nightlife, you can find and do whatever you like in this beautiful city.
Buenos Aires

6. Mendoza would be another main city, it is the capital of Mendoza Providence and it is widely
known or recognized for being the heart of Argentina’s wine. The city has leafy streets lined
with modern and art deco buildings, and 4 plazas surrounding Plaza Independencia. Its
population is around 121.620 people.
Mendoza

7. Córdoba is also the capital of the province Córdoba in Argentina. Cordoba’s
architecture is mainly Spanish colonial architecture with a population of 1.158
million people. Córdoba is also the second largest city of the country. The
University of Córdoba is located here, and is the oldest university of the country
and the second to be inaugurated in Latin America.
Cordoba

8. Rosario would be the largest city of the Santa Fe
province with an estimated population of
1.276.000 people, it is the third largest city of
the country. It is known for the neoclassical
architecture that is still remaining in hundreds
of residences, houses, and public buildings. It
is center of main Argentina’s railroad, and is a
vibrant city for nightlife.
Rosario

9. La Plata is the capital of the Province of Buenos Aires with a
population around 894.253 people or more. It is located only 55
kilometers away from Buenos Aires City to the Southeast. It is a city
with history and tradition but having a European style, changing
from beautiful and great public buildings to the main green areas,
La Plata stands as an example of well-planned Metropolis. It is also
very humid as it is just a few kilometers away from River Plate.
La Plata

10. I would eat beef if I go
to Argentina, it’s a
typical food of
Argentina, and they
really know how to
make it as is very
tasty. Yes, I would
enjoy the food,
Argentina is one of the
countries with one of
the best cuisine of the
world, which is why a
lot of people go to
Argentina to become a
good cook.
Food

11. April 2nd: Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas. This national holiday pays homage to the veterans and
war victims of the Falklands War.
August 17th: Aniversario de la muerte del general José de San Martín. This national holiday commemorates the day of death of
Argentina’s leader and hero in the struggle for Argentina’s independence: San Martín.
October 12th: Día de la Raza. On this day the Discovery of America by Columbus in 1492 is commemorated.
Holydays

12. Just like so many places especially in the
city you have to be careful. Buenos Aires is
safer than most cities in South America, but
it cannot be compared with United States
safe. If you are going around the city, you
need to be careful, with this I am not saying
Buenos Aires is dangerous, but it can be if
you are not paying attention. So take your
precautions, don’t wave around in the
streets how many goods you have or don’t
walk distracted, always pay attention to
what might be happening
around you, and if you see something weird
or dangerous get quickly to the inside of
the shop closer to you. In dangerous
places, try to walk fast, and keep being
precautious. Delinquency can be just like
any other major city, but it can even a little
bit more dangerous than cities in the
United States.
Warnings

13. Work Cited
* “Information about Argentina” ArgentinaTuristica.com. November 2015.
http://www.argentinaturistica.com/2datosargen.htm
* “Argentina Warnings and Dangers” VirtualTourist. November 2015.
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Argentina/Warnings_or_Dangers-Argentina-TG-C-1.html
* Koerber, Brian. “15 spectacular views of Argentina’s diverse landscape” Mashable. March 01, 2015. November
2015. http://mashable.com/2015/03/01/argentina-photos/#sIRTmAX_DSqs
* “Public Holidays in Argentina in 2015” OfficeHolidays. November 2015.
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/argentina/
* “Entertainment in Argentina” Hostelworld. November 2015. http://www.hostelworld.com/guides/country-
guides/argentina/entertainment