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About Argentina
Argentina's full name is Repú blica Argentina.
It is a presidential federal republic composed of 23 provinces and the federal capital (Buenos Aires) in the south of South America, bordering Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and other countries, and facing the Atlantic Ocean in the southeast.
with a land area of 2,78,4 square kilometers, Argentina ranks eighth in the world and the second largest country in Latin America, next only to Brazil.
The word Argentina comes from Latin, which not only refers to silver in a specific sense, but also implies "currency" and "wealth". Although this vast land does not produce silver, it has fertile soil, lush grasslands and good climate, which makes Argentina a "granary and meat bank of the world" and wealth is rolling in.
Argentina's national flag is rectangular, and the ratio of length to width is about 5: 3. It consists of three parallel and equal horizontal rectangles of light blue, white and light blue from top to bottom, with a "May Sun" in the middle of the white rectangle.
The body of the sun resembles a human face, which is the first coin pattern issued by Argentina. There are 32 curved and straight rays of light distributed equidistantly along the circumference of the body of the sun.
Light blue symbolizes justice, white symbolizes faith, purity, integrity and nobility, and the "Sun in May" symbolizes freedom and dawn.
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Tango
The gorgeous, elegant and passionate "tango" dance originated in Boca District, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is regarded as a national quintessence by Argentines, and has its own name Milonga.
It is a comprehensive art form that combines music, dance, singing and poetry. Its embryonic form originated from the strong solo dance of Argentine herders, and it was mainly influenced by African black dance during its formation.
The tango is mainly influenced by the Andalusian "Tandjyo" song and dance brought by Spanish sailors as early as around 185.
Secondly, it is the influence of African black music, and the use of a large number of syncopations in tango music is the performance of this influence.
Tango music and improvised lyrics were completely cheerful, cheerful, funny and humorous at the end of last century and the beginning of this century.
Because most of the lyrics writers are descendants of immigrants, both the lyrics content and a large number of foreign slang used in the lyrics reflect the influence of foreign culture.
Argentines' attitude towards tango is somewhat similar to China's view of Peking Opera-older people are overjoyed, while young people stay away from it.
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Beauty of Argentina
Iguazu Waterfall in South America is one of the five largest waterfalls in the world, which is located on the border between Argentina and Brazil.
In 1934, Argentina established a 67-square-kilometer national park in Iguazu Waterfall.
Iguazu Waterfall originates from the Iguazu River in Brazil. Before it flows into parana river, the current gradually slows down. At the border between Argentina and Brazil, the river is 15m wide, like a lake.
As the water flows forward, it suddenly meets a canyon, forming a spectacular semi-circular waterfall group with a total width of 3,m to 4,m and an average drop of 87m.
In 1982, Iguazu Waterfall was listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO.
Argentina Glacier National Park is located in the south of Argentina. There are 47 glaciers originating from Patagonia ice sheet in the park, among which Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few glaciers that humans can directly reach and watch at close range.
this is a glacial lake located in Santa Cruz province in the south of Argentina, covering an area of 1,427 square kilometers, surrounded by snow peaks on the lakeside, with lush trees under the mountain and charming scenery. It is famous for dozens of glacier landscapes extending down from the mountain to the lake and is one of the most attractive tourist attractions in Argentina.
Argentina's famous ski center is located in the Na huelva Pi National Park in the west of Rionegro Province. From June to September every year, when Europe and America are in midsummer, it is snowing heavily and covered in silver, becoming a natural ski resort, and a large number of European and American skiers flock here.
Argentina's landmark building is also one of the largest and busiest opera halls in the world.
ushuaia is called "the end of the world". It's the southernmost city in the world. It's a unique and beautiful town. It's built by the mountains and the sea. It's the farthest place from us except Antarctica, where ordinary people can live and live normally.
A famous tourist city in Argentina, located on the south bank of Lake Nahuelva in Negro River province, the city is built at the foot of Mount Otto, with an altitude of 79 meters, surrounded by mountains and waters, and the scenery is extremely beautiful.
Buenos Aires is the capital and the largest city of Argentina.
The Presidential Palace of the Argentine Democratic Republic is the seat of the Argentine President and his subordinates, the highest administrative command center of Argentina, and one of the most historic buildings in Argentina.
Because its outer wall is painted pink, it is called "Rose Palace".
The Athenian Bookstore is a world-famous bookstore, which was once selected as the second most beautiful bookstore in the world by the Guardian.
Boca District is located in the coastal area of Buenos Aires, where immigrants from Italy once lived, and where the most colorful houses in the city are gathered.
Boca Juniors, Argentina's best football team, is also stationed here.
The obelisk in Buenos Aires is a landmark in Buenos Aires, located in the square of the United States at the intersection of Collantes Avenue and July 9th Avenue. It was built in 1936 to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Buenos Aires. The obelisk is 67.5m high and its pedestal area is 49m2.
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Argentine cuisine
Argentines generally like to eat European western food, with cattle, sheep and pork as their favorite foods, and tea and wine as their favorite drinks.
yerba mate is a plant belonging to Ilex of Ilex, which is native to the subtropical region of South America and is known as "Argentine national treasure" and "green gold".
Argentina's Choripán is a street snack. Just roast hot pork or beef sausage, cut it in the middle, put it in bread, and add auxiliary materials and sauce to make a Choripá n.
Sausage can be used completely or cut in half longitudinally, in which case it is called a mariposa (butterfly).
empanada is a kind of pastry food popular in Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
The word "empanada" comes from the Spanish and Portuguese verb "empanar", which means to wrap. As the name suggests, it is a kind of food in which stuffing is wrapped in bread.
Assado is a very popular dish in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile and Colombia.
In these countries, Assado is a traditional dish. The raw materials are beef and other kinds of meat, which are cooked on a barbecue grill or an open fire.
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Argentine wine
Argentina is one of the important wine producing areas in South America, and its wine-making history can be traced back to about 45 years ago. In the second half of the 19th century, with the influx of a large number of European immigrants, vines were planted near the Andes.
With the opening of the railway to the seaport, grape branches were brought from Chile to Santiago del Estero in northern Argentina, and were cultivated in mendoza province in 1557, which is when the history of Argentine wine began.
Argentina has a dry climate and abundant sunshine, which can produce very mature and healthy grapes.
Most of the vineyards are close to the Andes, and are located in irrigated oases that used to be deserts.
At present, Argentina is the fifth largest wine producer in the world.
Main grape varieties
Like Chile, Argentina is also a paradise for international grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay. In addition, the following grape varieties are very distinctive in Argentina.
malbec is the star of Argentina. This grape is not so good in Bordeaux, but it is very outstanding in hot Argentina. It can produce full-bodied, mature wine with black fruit and spice flavor.
Bonada is the second most cultivated grape variety in Argentina. However, as a distinctive grape variety, it has not yet exerted its potential in a wider range. Recently, it has mainly concentrated in vineyards in eastern Mendoza, and it has been well received for its greatly improved quality and great investment.
Torontes is a unique white grape variety in Argentina. The history of this grape is very complicated, and its origin has not been fully explained so far.
it smells fragrant, which is very close to Muscat.
major grape producing areas
the wine producing areas in Argentina are located between 22 and 42 south latitude.
it extends over 2,4 kilometers from the foothills of the Andes, from Salta province to Rionegro province, with various climates and soils, making each region a unique land.
Mendoza is the largest and most famous producing area in Argentina, accounting for more than 7% of Argentina's total output. Near the Upper Mendoza River in the Andes, it is the core producing area of Mendoza, where almost all famous wineries are located. The malbec here is mainly famous for its strength and richness.
There are vineyards with an area of 16, hectares. Although it is controversial, it is almost the largest wine producing area in the world. The vineyards are in a real desert climate, and the huge Andes in the west and the vast pampas grassland in the east protect them from rainfall.
There are two factors that give vitality to this area and produce high-quality grapes:
First, snow melt water from the mountains
Second, high altitude
High altitude makes the overall temperature drop, the temperature difference between day and night increase and the sunshine increase, which also creates the typical characteristics of Mendoza wine.
Salta, near Bolivia, is the northernmost wine producing area in Argentina, which has proved to be one of the most interesting areas in Argentina.
The Torontes mentioned above is the main grape variety in this region, and the oldest winery in Argentina is located here.
Catamarca, with an area three times that of Belgium and a small population, is one of the most remote wine producing areas in the world.
It is estimated that there are 2,6 hectares of vineyards in Katamaka, most of which are about 2, meters above sea level, and there are more than a dozen wineries.
The climate in this area is dry, which means that most of the producing areas are free from insect pests and birds, and they are organic.
la rioja is the third largest wine producing area in Argentina, with 8, hectares of grape growing areas and an annual wine production of 8 million liters.
most of the grapes here are used to make cheap bulk wine.
San Juan province is located in the north of Mendoza, about 2 hours' drive from Mendoza. It is the second most important producing area in Argentina, accounting for about 15% of the total output of Argentina. This area consists of three horizontal valleys with a height of 65-14 meters. The climate here is hotter and drier than that of Mendoza, so it is not surprising that the Silas here is of high quality.
It is well-deserved to call it the best Syrah producing area in Argentina, and it has high hopes.
Neuqué n can be regarded as the newest wine producing area in the world and the only new wine producing area in the 21st century. There are only six or seven high-tech wineries here, and the vines are only a few years old. The vineyard is located in the south of neuquen province with a cool climate. The main wine grape varieties are Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, malbec, Merlot and Torontes.
Rionegro includes some European superstar brands, especially Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, malbec and Merlot. Located at an altitude of about 2-25 meters, the cool climate comes from latitude rather than altitude. This area has a history of one hundred years and is the origin of many old vines.
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Bodega Dante Robino
Dante winery is located in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, and is now managed by La Kwasny family.
Dante Winery is a family-owned enterprise with more than 9 years of brewing experience. They have a passionate brewing team and are committed to developing and building the highest quality sparkling wine.
Kwasny family has been adhering to the concept of winemaking handed down from generation to generation, and on the premise of pursuing and respecting the local conditions, combined with the traditional winemaking technology of family-run wineries, they have brewed wines that are deeply loved by consumers.
The grape varieties used in Dante Winery are all from Maipo Valley and Youke Valley. Both wine producing areas enjoy superior geographical environment. No matter the temperature, altitude or soil type, they are conducive to cultivating excellent grape varieties and laying a solid foundation for the first step of wine making.
The vineyard adopts modern management technology to ensure the quality of grapes.
Dante Winery strictly abides by GMP and HACCP when producing wine, so as to prevent and control risks.
this winery mainly uses malbec, the most representative grape variety in Argentina, to brew wine, among which Novecento Sparkling Wine and Dante Robino series are very popular.
Dante Winery has won many awards in the Argentine Wine Grand Prix and other competitions.
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How far is it
Ranging shows that the distance from Beijing to Buenos Aires is nearly 2, kilometers.
don't ask me why the ranging line is curved, because the earth is round.
For us, Argentina is really on the other side of the globe, and it takes at least 24 hours to arrive by plane, which is the ultimate dream of travelers.
if this distance is too far for you
why don't you fry an Argentine steak
pour a glass of Argentine red wine
fly to the end of that sultry world with your taste and thoughts
on a leisurely evening.