Argentina Main Tourist Destinations Compiled by: Patrytsyia Chakhovich and Darya Stadnichenko STA2D1

Geography Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean Geographic coordinates: 34 00 S, 64 00 W Area, total: 2,766,890 sq km (land: 2,736,690 sq km, water: 30,200 sq km) Climate: mostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest The second-largest country in South America (after Brazil); Main river: Correntoso river Main mountains: The Andes and Cerro Aconcagua

Relief Terrain: rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border Elevation extremes: lowest point: Laguna del Carbon -105 m, highest point: Cerro Aconcagua 6,960 m

Argentina Republic There are Italian and Spanish descendants Capital: Religion: Roman Catholic (92%) Capital: Buenos Aires Republic There are Italian and Spanish descendants Official language: Spanish (Italian, English, German, French) It’s the second largest country in South America (after Brazil and the 8th in the world);

Tourist attractions The tourist attractions in Argentina offer something to every traveler. Here are the top 5 Argentina tourist attractions: Buenos Aires Iguazu Falls Mendoza Patagonia Andes Mountains

Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is one of the world’s biggest cities in which, including the suburbs, there are over 11,000,000 inhabitants. It is also the most elegant and active city in South America. Buenos Aires is surrounded by the splendid Argentine nature and it is the great cosmopolitan door to South America.

Museums In Buenos Aires there are 132 museums of different kinds: art, history, science, technology, to name but a few. Museum of Passion for Boca Creole customs Evita Museum The Casa Museo Carlos Gardel Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Antonio Berni and Guillermo Kuitca)

Tango and Nightlife Tango came into being in the 19th century from the combination of different styles danced in the poor areas of the town. The greatest tango singer of all times has always been and will always be Carlos Gardel. The main place where nightlife can be enjoyed in Buenos Aires are Corrientes Avenue, Santa Fe Avenue, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo Viejo, Palermo Hollywood etc.

Iguazu Falls Total height: 60-82 metres Number of drops: 275 It’s one of the most impressive sites that you will ever see in your travels around the world! 275 waterfalls cascade through the Argentine and Brazil parks and once you see the Devil’s throat you won’t regret the trip. Total height: 60-82 metres Number of drops: 275 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCVSJ9HQcPQ

Mendoza This picturesque city in the foothills of the Andes is right in the middle of Argentina’s famous wine country. Commonly known as Argentina’s Napa and Sonoma valleys, here one can enjoy flavorful wines, fruits, and local delicacies.

Patagonia It is one of the best kept secrets of Argentina and the world Because of the isolation its best to plan for a picnic, be advised however, uninvited guests (penguins) may arrive

Andes Mountains The majestic mountains tower over the landscape forming the backbone of Argentina. Glaciers defy the laws of gravity and skiing is widely available throughout many of the small rural villages found in this region.

These are some of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in Argentina: Cave of the Hands Iguazú National Park Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor

Tourist regions The North Litoral Cuyo Patagonia Cordoba Buenos Aires City and Province Patagonia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-PJQ5GAFB4&feature=related

Types of tourism in Argentina Active tourism (trekking, mountain- biking, mountaineering, canoeing, rides in 4WD vehicles, cart-sailing, and windsurfing) Cultural tourism ( educational, religious) Sport tourism (ski, golf, fishing) Special interest tourism (meetings, wine routes, tourist trains) Health tourism, SPA

Statistics By 2020, Argentina plans to take up to 8 million visitors annually. According to the National Institute of Tourism Promotion (Inprotur), since 2003 the number of foreign tourists visiting the country increased by 78%, amounting in 2010 to 5.3 million people. http://www.travel.ru/news/2011/09/08/193159.html

Statistics Argentina moved into the first place in the reception of foreign tourists in South America and the fourth - on the American continent, according to BuenoLatina.ru. Over the past year, earnings from tourism amounted to $ 4.7 billion , by 2020, these figures projected at least $ 9.8 billion. http://www.travel.ru/news/2011/09/08/193159.html

Conclusion Argentina is actively developing its tourism sector, offering guests a variety of activities. Among the most popular destinations in the country - recreation in national parks, numerous wine tours, wonderful falls, as well as tango and polo.

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