{"id":185074,"date":"2019-12-08T20:12:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-08T17:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/"},"modified":"2019-12-08T20:12:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-08T17:12:43","slug":"what-is-argentina-famous-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/","title":{"rendered":"#What is Argentina famous for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3cce40e4b90\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3cce40e4b90\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#Things_Argentina_is_Famous_For\" >Things Argentina is Famous For<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#1_Lionel_Messi\" >#1 Lionel Messi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#2_Buenos_Aires\" >#2 Buenos Aires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#3_Tango\" >#3 Tango<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#4_Steak\" >#4 Steak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#5_Gauchos\" >#5 Gauchos\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#6_Wine\" >#6 Wine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#7_Iguazu_Falls\" >#7 Iguazu Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#8_Merienda\" >#8 Merienda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#9_Bookstores\" >#9 Bookstores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#10_The_Falkland_Islands\" >#10 The Falkland Islands\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-argentina-famous-for\/#What_is_Argentina_famous_for\" >What is Argentina famous for?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What is Argentina famous for?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Argentina is famous for many things, including wine, football, and beautiful landscapes that capture the imagination, but that\u2019s not all.<\/p>\n<p>The Argentine people take great pride in the fact that Pope Francis is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the country boasts one of the highest literacy rates in South America with women leading the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Argentina has a rich cultural history with lifestyles uniquely their own. The Tango, Merienda, and the Gauchos are just a few examples.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world covering 2.8 million square miles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_Argentina_is_Famous_For\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_Argentina_is_Famous_For\"><\/span>Things Argentina is Famous For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With its unique geography and climate conditions that helped shape its history and culture. Evidence of this can be seen in their exceptional cuisine, specifically in their beef and wine industries which have become significant exports and economic stimulants. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the <strong>things that Argentina is famous for<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/argentina.jpg\" alt=\"What is Argentina famous for?\" class=\"wp-image-16323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/argentina.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/argentina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/argentina-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/argentina.jpg\" alt=\"What is Argentina famous for?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/argentina.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/argentina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/argentina-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lionel_Messi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lionel_Messi\"><\/span>#1 Lionel Messi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This iconic Argentinian Football player\u2019s name is synonymous with the sport that\u2019s become a ubiquitous aspect of Argentinian culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Argentina is famous for a world-class football team with Lionel Messi widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. On September 23d, 2019 he received the FIFA best player award. In Messi\u2019s hometown of Rosario, government officials forbid parents from naming their children Messi fearing it would confuse the local population.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Argentinians take great pride in their national sport. At 13 years old Lionel moved to Spain with his parents after the FC Barcelona team offered to pay for all his future medical costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lionel Messi currently still plays for FC Barcelona and the Argentina National Team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Buenos_Aires\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Buenos_Aires\"><\/span>#2 Buenos Aires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Argentina is famous for its capital city, Buenos Aires, a top tourist destination with a vibrant cultural life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Buenos Aires receives roughly 2 \u00bd million visitors each year. Initially founded in 1536 by Spanish explorer Pedro de Mendoza. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.layerculture.com\/blog\/buenos-aires-travel-guide\/\">Buenos Aires<\/a> has a plethora of activities for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ers and locals alike to experience, from its many historical sites, museums, restaurants, night clubs, and fascinating European architecture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Argentina is famous for being the birthplace of Tango, one of the most influential and well-known dances throughout the world. The street art depicting giant murals throughout Buenos Aires is another popular cultural aspect many tourists enjoy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Buenos Aires is the largest city by population in Argentina with close to 3 million residences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/buenos-aires.jpg\" alt=\"Buenos Aires is one of the most famous things about Argentina\" class=\"wp-image-16318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/buenos-aires.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/buenos-aires-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/buenos-aires-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/buenos-aires.jpg\" alt=\"Buenos Aires is one of the most famous things about Argentina\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/buenos-aires.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/buenos-aires-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/buenos-aires-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tango\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tango\"><\/span>#3 Tango<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Originating from Buenos Aires during the late 19th century Tango has become a worldwide phenomenon and synonym of Argentina.<\/p>\n<p>Tango was initially developed by fusing European, African, and Native South American dance styles. Originally thought of as a seductive and scandalous dance for the poor and underprivileged Tango was mainly performed in the brothels and streets of Buenos Aires.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Throughout its history, Tango was outlawed and forbidden for several decades due to a coup and subsequent military-run government between 1955 \u2013 1983. During the 1980s and the following decades, Tango saw a resurgence in popularity throughout Argentina.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, before and during its suppression in Argentina, Tango\u2019s popularity spread overseas to Europe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Numerous influences of European and native cultures gave birth to the origins of Tango, which continues to evolve today.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tango.jpg\" alt=\"What is Argentina known for? The Tango\" class=\"wp-image-16319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tango.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tango-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tango-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tango.jpg\" alt=\"What is Argentina known for? The Tango\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tango.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tango-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tango-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Steak\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Steak\"><\/span>#4 Steak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Argentinian steak is known for its exquisite taste throughout the world rarely requires seasoning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are several reasons Argentina is famous for its steak. Argentinian cattle are free-roaming, grass-fed, and antibiotic-free, but that\u2019s not the only reason why it\u2019s so delicious. Argentinian steak is prepared quite differently than in other parts of the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, in Argentina, the beef is cooked in either a ceramic or stone grill known as a parilla with either wood or charcoal as the fuel source.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whereas in the United States it\u2019s cooked over an open flame with propane. Argentinian steaks are cooked much slower than steaks in other parts of the world.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The free-roaming, grass-fed cattle of Argentina have a much higher nutritional value than other cattle throughout the world.\u00a0Argentina steaks are now so famous that you\u2019ll see Argentinian steakhouses in every major city around the world!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gauchos\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gauchos\"><\/span>#5 Gauchos\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a National Symbol of Argentina, the Gauchos have become synonymous with bravery and protecting their land.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Gauchos, also known as cowboys of Argentina, can be found primarily in and around the grassy plains of the Pampas.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Travelers have the opportunity to learn horseback riding and about the Gauchos culture from one of the many Gaucho ranches in the countryside.<\/p>\n<p>The Gauchos became famous in Argentina for their contributions during the War of Independence. They helped set up ambushes and shared their knowledge about the land with their fellow countrymen, as well as intel about opposing forces fighting in the war.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although their culture has been declining since the end of the 19th-century facets of the Gaucho culture can still be found today.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Wine\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Wine\"><\/span>#6 Wine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Argentina is famous for its rich flavorful wines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What makes Argentinian wine so famous, rich, and flavorful? The reason for the popularity of Argentina\u2019s wine can be found in its production and growing techniques.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A majority of the grapes grown in Argentina come from Mendoza. The low rainfall and dry conditions in Mendoza are ideal for growing grapes that are rot and insect-free that would otherwise ruin the grapevines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the rocky soil has a tendency to stress the grapes, so they produce fewer grapes, but with a higher flavor content.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With new <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> and techniques for harvesting, wine production in Argentina has increased. Argentina is the fifth-largest wine producer in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Grapevines were originally brought to Argentina in the mid 16th century by Spanish missionaries and conquistadors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Iguazu_Falls\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Iguazu_Falls\"><\/span>#7 Iguazu Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Argentina is famous for Iguazu Falls, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In 1973, the Argentinian government established Iguazu National Park to protect one of Argentina\u2019s greatest natural beauties, the Iguazu Falls.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Iguazu Falls is a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of cascading waterfalls wider than Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and taller than Niagra Falls in the United States. What makes Iguazu Falls so popular among tourists visiting Argentina?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With breathtaking panoramic views along several nature trails, a personalized boat safari under the falls, and ziplining through the forest. The most spectacular part of these falls is known as the Devil\u2019s Throat, a series of 14 waterfalls that plunges more than 350-feet into a U-shaped gorge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More than 1 \u00bd million people visit Iguazu Falls each year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Merienda\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Merienda\"><\/span>#8 Merienda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally associated with a European tradition, merienda is a late afternoon tea break before dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>During the late 19th and early 20th century, European immigrants brought this tradition to Argentina. The later afternoon \u201cmerienda\u201d is the equivalent of what most people call a snack before dinner. In Argentina, merienda is a cultural tradition enjoyed by family and friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A typical merienda consists of tea which more often than not is mate, the national drink, or coffee. A variety of different snacks are also consumed, which is usually toast, some form of pastries, cookies, and torta fritas, which is a fried ball of dough. Merienda usually takes place around 5 or 6 pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The most significant aspect of this tradition is that it allows you to slow down and enjoy the experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bookstores\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bookstores\"><\/span>#9 Bookstores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Argentina has one of the highest literacy rates in South America at 99.13%.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Buenos Aires has been hosting the International book fair each year since 1975 with more than a million people in attendance. In fact, Buenos Aires hosts more bookstores per person than any other city in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most famous bookstores include the El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Libros del Pasaje, and Walrus Books which offer a large collection of English books and literature which can often be challenging to find in Argentina.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Many of the bookstores and shops vary in size, but still manage to offer visitors opulence and cultural enrichment at every turn.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Buenos Aires, Argentina has roughly 734 bookstores and 25 bookshops for every 100,000 people.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/famous-argentina-culture.jpg\" alt=\"Things Argentina is famous for\" class=\"wp-image-16321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/famous-argentina-culture.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/famous-argentina-culture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/famous-argentina-culture-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/famous-argentina-culture.jpg\" alt=\"Things Argentina is famous for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/famous-argentina-culture.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/famous-argentina-culture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/famous-argentina-culture-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Falkland_Islands\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Falkland_Islands\"><\/span>#10 The Falkland Islands\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, claiming it as their territory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There is a lot of controversy surrounding which country holds the rightful claim to the Falkland Islands, despite being a British colony since 1892. The islands encompass an area of about 4,700 square miles with less than 3,000 inhabitants.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s sparsely populated, windswept, barren landscape is ideal for many different species of birds. With 230 species recorded and 70 breeding species making it somewhat of a bird sanctuary.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One main reason for the dispute over which country claims the islands is that Argentina claims it was inherited from the Spanish crown in the early 1800s, despite being the possession of Britain since 1833.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The vast majority of the Falkland Islands population is of British descent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Argentina_famous_for\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Argentina_famous_for\"><\/span>What is Argentina famous for?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That depends on who you ask. Some people will rave about the wine and delicious authentic cuisine, while others may favor its unique majestic landscapes and nature. Ranging from the Andes mountains to the disputed Falkland Islands, and Iguazu Falls.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We would be remiss not to mention Argentina is famous for its outstanding football team and players. Despite having a somewhat tumultuous history from slavery to military dictatorships, Argentina is reemerging today as a leading economic power.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The next time you travel to Argentina, be sure to enjoy its beautiful cities, have merienda with friends in the afternoon, and dance the Tango the night away.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Daniel James from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.layerculture.com\/\">Layer Culture<\/a> is a cultural traveler from the United Kingdom. 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