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 Argentina
is the land of Pampas and extensive mountain ranges,
known as the Andes. Situated on the southern extremity
of South America, with Buenos Aires as its capital,
Argentina offers exceptional outdoor activities ranging
from hiking to skiing as well as exceptional exploration
for nature lovers in Patagonia, Ushuaia being
Argentina's southernmost city. Here the land is rugged
and weatherbeaten with majestic glaciers and an immense
population of seals, birds and other arctic animals,
which can be admired when the climate is milder, from
October to May.
The Iguazł Falls, in the northeastern part of Argentina
as well as the deserts and steppes in the northwest are
a must, for these are amongst the most beautiful sites
in the country. In the east lies the flatland of the
Pampas and the Gauchos stretching from Buenos Aires to
the south of Santa Fe and Cordoba. Chaco, in the north
is a subtropical area covered by forestland and wetlands
and inhabited by a wide range of animal and plant
species.
Buenos Aires and other capitals throughout Argentina all
boast historical backgrounds offering a glimpse of the
colonial era and elegant architectural sites. There are
also many examples of different religious architecture
ranging from Buddhism to Russian Orthodox. While Spanish
is the official language, English, Italian, German and
French are also spoken.
The climate varies greatly, the north being subtropical,
the southernmost tip in Patagonia sub-antarctic, while
the Pampa is mild and humid.
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