Destep Argentinie
Argentina.
Argentina is a south American country with a more than four century rich history. The country itself has withstand the test of time, going through different cultural, economical and political situations which have resulted in an interesting and catching story. In the following document we will create a external analysis and a quick few of the development of the Argentinean culture throughout history.
Geographical:
Comprising almost the entire southern half of South America, Argentina is the world's eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million square km. Argentina possesses some of the world's tallest mountains, expansive deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of the land ranging from wild, remote areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north.
The generally temperate climate ranges from subtropical in the north to subpolar in the far south. The north is characterized by very hot, humid summers with mild drier winters, and is subject to periodic droughts. Central Argentina has hot summers with thunderstorms (western Argentina produces some of the world's largest hail), and cool winters. The southern regions have warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous zones. Higher elevations at all latitudes experience cooler conditions. The southern regions, particularly the far south, experience long periods of daylight from November to February (up to nineteen hours) and extended nights from May to August.
Culture overview
Symbols
The Argentinean flag
The Argentinean coat of arms (symbols of a unified Argentina)
The Ceibo flower (Argentina’s national flower)
The hornero (Argentina's national bird)
Heroes
Lionel Messi
Diego Maradona
La mona Jimenez (singer)
Che Guevara (revolutionist born and raised in argentina)
Anti heroes
Jorge Rafael Videla (ex president/war criminal)
Juan Miguel Mendez (war criminal)
Argentina is a south American country with a more than four century rich history. The country itself has withstand the test of time, going through different cultural, economical and political situations which have resulted in an interesting and catching story. In the following document we will create a external analysis and a quick few of the development of the Argentinean culture throughout history.
Geographical:
Comprising almost the entire southern half of South America, Argentina is the world's eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million square km. Argentina possesses some of the world's tallest mountains, expansive deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of the land ranging from wild, remote areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north.
The generally temperate climate ranges from subtropical in the north to subpolar in the far south. The north is characterized by very hot, humid summers with mild drier winters, and is subject to periodic droughts. Central Argentina has hot summers with thunderstorms (western Argentina produces some of the world's largest hail), and cool winters. The southern regions have warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous zones. Higher elevations at all latitudes experience cooler conditions. The southern regions, particularly the far south, experience long periods of daylight from November to February (up to nineteen hours) and extended nights from May to August.
Culture overview
Symbols
The Argentinean flag
The Argentinean coat of arms (symbols of a unified Argentina)
The Ceibo flower (Argentina’s national flower)
The hornero (Argentina's national bird)
Heroes
Lionel Messi
Diego Maradona
La mona Jimenez (singer)
Che Guevara (revolutionist born and raised in argentina)
Anti heroes
Jorge Rafael Videla (ex president/war criminal)
Juan Miguel Mendez (war criminal)