Argentina
on the South American continent bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. To the east of Argentina is the Atlantic Ocean and in the north east there is also the border to Uruguay. And to the west are the Andes which form a natural border with Chile. In the north, Argentina borders Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. In central and northern Argentina, the pampas which is fertile grazing land. The pampas in Argentina are generally just flat fertile plains where cattle and sheep graze in large numbers. The word 'pampas' is a word from the Quechua Indians language and means ‘flat surface’. To the south is the Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia with a very cold climate. The Tierra del Fuego is a group of islands at the southern tip of Argentina. The Tierra del Fuego has high mountains but very cold weather as it is quite close to Antarctica. The Tierra del Fuego is split between Chile and Argentina. The biggest island of the Tierra del Fuego is Isla Grande which is also the biggest island in South America. Patagonia is north of the Tierra del Fuego and consists of dry pampas vegetation and also has high mountains and huge glaciers such as the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier. The Andes are a huge mountain range, the longest in the world, that also mark the natural border between Chile and Argentina. Aconcagua is a mountain with a height of about 6,960 meters/22,835 ft. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and is part of the Argentine Andes. The official language used in Argentina is Spanish, however, other languages such as Italian, English, German, French and various indigenous languages are also spoken by most Argentines. Indigenous languages which are spoken by many Argentines are Mapuche, Guarani and Quechua. Spanish is used as the official language as the Spanish brought with them the language as they arrived and settled in Argentina. Spanish explorer Juan Diaz visits the area now called Argentina and claims it for the Spanish crown. In 1535 Buenos Aires is founded by Pedro de Mendoza. Only in 1816, Argentina gained independence from Spain. Then in 1880 Buenos Aires became capital of Argentina. In the next fifty years from 1880 onwards Argentina was one of the richest nations. In 1982 Argentina went to war with Britain to try to get the Falkland Islands but this was unsuccessful for the Argentines. Population: 43.9 million people live in Argentina (2016) Religion: mainly Christians (Roman Catholics 92%). Source: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com
on the South American continent bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. To the east of Argentina is the Atlantic Ocean and in the north east there is also the border to Uruguay. And to the west are the Andes which form a natural border with Chile. In the north, Argentina borders Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. In central and northern Argentina, the pampas which is fertile grazing land. The pampas in Argentina are generally just flat fertile plains where cattle and sheep graze in large numbers. The word 'pampas' is a word from the Quechua Indians language and means ‘flat surface’. To the south is the Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia with a very cold climate. The Tierra del Fuego is a group of islands at the southern tip of Argentina. The Tierra del Fuego has high mountains but very cold weather as it is quite close to Antarctica. The Tierra del Fuego is split between Chile and Argentina. The biggest island of the Tierra del Fuego is Isla Grande which is also the biggest island in South America. Patagonia is north of the Tierra del Fuego and consists of dry pampas vegetation and also has high mountains and huge glaciers such as the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier. The Andes are a huge mountain range, the longest in the world, that also mark the natural border between Chile and Argentina. Aconcagua is a mountain with a height of about 6,960 meters/22,835 ft. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and is part of the Argentine Andes. The official language used in Argentina is Spanish, however, other languages such as Italian, English, German, French and various indigenous languages are also spoken by most Argentines. Indigenous languages which are spoken by many Argentines are Mapuche, Guarani and Quechua. Spanish is used as the official language as the Spanish brought with them the language as they arrived and settled in Argentina. Spanish explorer Juan Diaz visits the area now called Argentina and claims it for the Spanish crown. In 1535 Buenos Aires is founded by Pedro de Mendoza. Only in 1816, Argentina gained independence from Spain. Then in 1880 Buenos Aires became capital of Argentina. In the next fifty years from 1880 onwards Argentina was one of the richest nations. In 1982 Argentina went to war with Britain to try to get the Falkland Islands but this was unsuccessful for the Argentines. Population: 43.9 million people live in Argentina (2016) Religion: mainly Christians (Roman Catholics 92%). Source: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com
Argentine Food
Typical Argentine food consists of lots of meat. Argentine Beef is known worldwide for its full flavour and tenderness. Lunch is actually the largest meal of the whole day. Argentine people love their 'Asado' where food is typically prepared on a grill or over open fire as part of a barbecue (BBQ).
Asado: food prepared on a grill or over open fire as part of a barbecue (BBQ). On the Asado, there is usually beef, pork ribs and sausages or also lamb.
Maté Tea: Made from 'yerba mate' which is a herb and is then sipped through a straw, called the 'bombilla'.
Dulce de Leche: literally means sweet from milk and that is what it is, also called 'milk candy' in English. Delicious 'dulce de leche' cheesecake is made with this sweet creamy syrup. In Argentina 'dulce de leche' is made with milk, sugar and a little vanilla.
Empanadas: Deep-fried or baked stuffed pastry pockets with either a savoury (cheese, vegetable or minced chicken or beef meat) or a sweet filling (with dulce de leche or sweet potato paste for example)
Carbonada: a savory thick stew often served in a holed out pumpkin. Source: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com
Typical Argentine food consists of lots of meat. Argentine Beef is known worldwide for its full flavour and tenderness. Lunch is actually the largest meal of the whole day. Argentine people love their 'Asado' where food is typically prepared on a grill or over open fire as part of a barbecue (BBQ).
Asado: food prepared on a grill or over open fire as part of a barbecue (BBQ). On the Asado, there is usually beef, pork ribs and sausages or also lamb.
Maté Tea: Made from 'yerba mate' which is a herb and is then sipped through a straw, called the 'bombilla'.
Dulce de Leche: literally means sweet from milk and that is what it is, also called 'milk candy' in English. Delicious 'dulce de leche' cheesecake is made with this sweet creamy syrup. In Argentina 'dulce de leche' is made with milk, sugar and a little vanilla.
Empanadas: Deep-fried or baked stuffed pastry pockets with either a savoury (cheese, vegetable or minced chicken or beef meat) or a sweet filling (with dulce de leche or sweet potato paste for example)
Carbonada: a savory thick stew often served in a holed out pumpkin. Source: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com