Argentina
Argentina is a country located in the southern part of South America. It is the world’s 8th largest country and borders Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Argentina declared independence in 1816, and the heroes of the independence helped revolutionary movements in Bolivia, Chile and Peru. This contributed to the independence of South America from the Spanish Monarchy.
Cachi, Argentina
Perito Moreno Glacier
Relations between Australia-Argentina:
Australia and Argentina established diplomatic relations in December 1959. Australia sent its first Ambassador to Buenos Aires in 1964. Nowadays, Argentina has an Embassy in Canberra and a Consulate General in Sydney. Australia and Argentina are both members of the G20, WTO, Cairns Group, Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, the Antarctic Treaty, International Whaling Commission, United Nations (UN), and UN specialised agencies.
Argentine visitors to Australia: 23,800 (2019, Department of of Home Affairs)
Australian visitors to Argentina (primary destination : 14,300 (2019, Department of of Home Affairs)
Over 65 Australian companies operate in Argentina, and approximately $1 billion has been invested in Argentina by Australian firms in 2019 and 2020.
● Capital: Buenos Aires
● Population: 40 million (2010)
● GDP: $445.445 billion (2019)
Buenos Aires
Did you know?
● Iguazú Falls is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
● Argentina and Australia have had an arrangement of Work and Holiday visas since 2011. Since then, Australia granted 3,119 visas to Argentina (2019 Dept of Home Affairs)
● Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few glaciers that is not retreating due to the rising temperatures.
● Fitz Roy Mountain is the highest mountain in Patagonia with 3,375 m
● Argentina is home to the highest and lowest points of the Southern Hemisphere: Mount Aconcagua as the highest mountain in the Americas, with a summit elevation of 6,961 metres. And Laguna del Carbon being 105 metres below sea level.
● Argentina is the number one producer of wine in South America. More Malbec is grown in Argentina than anywhere else in the world!
● Football is a big passion for Argentinians, with extraordinary players like Messi and Maradona. The latter has even inspired a religion! With its church located in the city of Rosario, in 1998 by some of his fans.
Cerro de los Siete Colores, Argentina
Fitz Roy Mountain, Patagonia
RECIPE: Dulce de Leche
YIELD: 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups | ACTIVE TIME: 11 to 14hs | TOTAL TIME: 11 to 14 hs
Background of dulce de leche
Ingredients
● 4 cups milk
● 1 1/4 cups sugar
● 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
● 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
1. Stir together 4 cups milk, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and thickened, about 11/2 to 13/4 hours. Important: After about an hour, stir more often as milk caramelizes, to avoid burning.
3. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. Transfer to a bowl to cool.