You hear plenty of talk about gauchos and the tango when you mention Argentina, but for many travelers it's the country's natural wonders that are the primary attraction. They range from the northern deserts to the southern Andean cordillera and from Iguazú Falls to the magnificent desolation of Patagonia. On top of this there's the capital Buenos Aires - a fabulous city either renowned for its sophistication or derided for its derivative neo-European culture, depending on which way you choose to look at such things.

In fact, the overwhelming feature of Argentina's largely immigrant population is the degree to which the cultural traits of Europe have remained intact during their transposition to the so-called New World. For such reasons, Argentina is one Latin American country in which Europeans, North Americans and Anglophones can feel at ease and travel relatively inconspicuously. An interest in soccer and some nimble foot skills may be all you need to feel like a local.

The total area of the country is 2.350.000 million sq. m, comprising 4.725 km. of coastline and 15.000 km. of navigable rivers. Therea are 24 provinces divided into five mayor regions: North East, North West, Central, Cuyo (Andes Region) and Patagonia (South), all of which present great geographical, ethnic and cultural diversification. The climate ranges from subtropical to cold.

Its inhabitants - 35 % of who are aged under 30 years old - speak a colloquial Spanish, which is more relaxed and dynamic than the mother tongue, as it constantly, adapts to contemporary needs - rather like American English when compared to British English.

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