About Argentina
General Information about Argentina.
Argentina is a remarkable medley of shades, colors and contrasts wrapped in a single package. Big. Mysterious. Melancholy, yet fun-loving. Uncomplicated, yet complex. Argentina and its people combine all of these traits: a blend of the sophisticated and the basic, the modern and the seasoned, the wild and the cultured. To the average tourist from North America and even Europe, Argentina remains largely a mythical and undiscovered country. But it is there, patiently waiting to be discovered and explored: the pulsing excitement of Buenos Aires, the wild plains country of the central pampas; the spectacular sweep of Iguazu Falls and the Patagonian glaciers, blue lakes and green valleys. It is a delightful paradox beckoning the traveler with its unspoiled natural wonders, great beauty, friendliness, and that special thrill of discovering something completely new, unique, never experienced.
Population: Over than 36,000,000, which is the approximate population of California.
Ethnic composition & culture: 85% Caucasian, 12% European by birth, 3% non-Caucasian.
Roman Catholic is the official state religion, but there is complete religious freedom guaranteed by the Constitution. Among the many religious communities found in Argentina, the Jewish community has more than 250,000 members, constituting one of the largest Jewish concentrations in the world.
Language: The official language is Spanish. English is widely spoken along the tourist circuits.
Climate: Because Argentina is situated in the Southern Hemisphere, summer extends from November through March with daytime temperatures averaging 23 degrees centigrade (76F). In winter, which runs from May to August, the average daytime temperature is 12 degrees centigrade (54F). Because Argentina is as large as the western US, these averages vary extensively by destination region and elevation.
Shopping: a vast selection of fine and exclusive merchandise can be found in any tourist center: furs, antiques and silverware, shoes, suede and leather apparel, jewelry, cashmeres and woolens, regional crafts. Buenos Aires, with its thousands of high quality shops, is the place to find French designer boutiques, modern galleries and sophisticated shopping malls.
Other optional exciting destinations
- Buenos Aires
