Fair Winds Within the South
November 30, 2021
Brandon Kandlbinder in front of a map of the world.
Argentina: the land of new beginnings. The idea of the great nation all began when it declared its independence from the Spanish armies on the date of July 9, 1816.
Argentina, a decently sized country, covers 1.074 million square miles of the continent of South America. The Argentinian people create a vast population of 45.38 million people that, once together, make a land of opportunity and rich culture. The capital that holds most of the culture is Buenos Aires (Good Winds or Fair Winds). The city is not only the capital, but also the largest city in Argentina covering 78.38 square miles and housing 15.15 million people, according to WorldoMeter.com.
The country is a Democratic Republic and is currently led by President Alberto Fernández. In article Unemployment rate in Argentina 2020, Statista.com reported, “The unemployment rate stays at a stunning 11.6 %.” The workforce also holds a big part in Argentina’s economy. According to GoAbroad.com, “Argentina’s most popular jobs and employment are Education and Teaching, more so, translators. Translators are always needed for the large number of tourists flooding in every year.” For jobs, you must have a form of currency to pay them with. This, of course, for Argentina is the Argentine Peso.
The people of Argentina are what really make up the culture. The leading languages within the country are Spanish, Germany, Italian, and French. Most Argentinians follow the religion of Catholicism. An article Top 10 Foods to Try in Argentina under bbcgoodfoods.com explained, “Popular Foods include Asado, Dulce de Leche, Chimichurri, and Alfajores.” The citizens are also into their sports. They enjoy watching and participating in Basketball, Formula Racing, and Competitive Dancing (Tango). The sport that they enjoy the most is Soccer… and boy do they love their Soccer.
Soccer has always been around small and big towns of Argentina. It is the one thing that brings all the different people of Argentina together. Argentina has also produced its fair share of skilled soccer players. To the die-hard Argentinian soccer fans, Lionel Messi and Diego Maradonna are recognized as gods more than soccer players. They have made such a huge impact on the community. “A 2014 ruling has deemed it illegal for parents to name their child ‘Messi’ in Lionel Messi’s hometown Rosario (Lionel’s hometown), in Argentina,” confirmed inshorts.com.
Argentina’s geography is another thing that creates a large mystery to the country. Argentina is actually homed to some of the highest and lowest points in the Southern Hemisphere. Since Argentina is located in South America, the country has a large land mass of Jungle. Surprisingly, some places in Argentina are filled with ice caps and huge glaciers. Tripsavvy.com shared, “On the southwestern Argentine side, there are more than 300 glaciers, some of them in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, (Glacier National Park).”
It is clear that Argentina is full of the world’s culture ranging from the big cities to the thriving markets within the small towns. The country’s beauty will always be a mystery to the world, the only way to crack down on some of its secrets is to visit Argentina yourself.
Works Cited Page
Author Unknown, “Argentina Population Live”, Worldometer, South America
1 Jul. 2021, https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/argentina-population/
O’neil, Aaron, “Unemployment Rate in Argentina 2020”, Statista, Jobs & Politics
17 Jun. 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/316703/unemployment-rate-in-argentina/
Author Unknown, “Jobs in Argentina”, GoAbroad, Jobs Abroad
Zaino, Caitlin, “Top 10 Foods to Try in Argentina”, BBCgoodfood, Foods
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-10-foods-try-argentina
Sehra, Sumeda, “Messi’s Hometown has Banned Naming Kids ‘Messi’”, Inshorts, Sports
15 Jun. 2016, https://inshorts.com/en/news/messis-hometown-has-banned-naming-kids-messi-1465987430757
Hamre, Bonnie, “Visiting the Glaciers of Argentina”, Tripsavvy, Central & South America
30 Nov. 2019, https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-glaciers-of-argentina-1635399