Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires)
Argentina's capital city and the center of politics, economy, culture, enjoys the reputation of "Paris of South America". In Spanish means "good air". It is east of the La Plata River, west of the "breadbasket of the world" Pampas Prairie, beautiful scenery, pleasant climate. Elevation of 25 meters, located south of the Tropic of Capricorn, the climate is warm, no snow all year round. The average annual temperature is about 16.6 degrees Celsius. The temperature difference between the four seasons is not big. The average annual precipitation is 950 millimeters. Buenos Aires covers an area of about 200 square kilometers, the population of nearly 3 million, if you include the suburbs, an area of 4,326 square kilometers, the population of 13.83 million people (2001), accounting for more than 1 / 3 of the national population, is the southern hemisphere after S?o Paulo, the second largest city. Ninety-eight percent of its inhabitants are of European immigrant descent.
The city is located on the Pampa Plain, at the confluence of the Rio de la Plata and the Riachuelo. The terrain is flat, with an average elevation of 25 meters above sea level. The climate is mild and humid; the average annual temperature is 16.6℃, the average temperature of the hottest month (January) is 23.6℃, and the average temperature of the coldest month (June) is 10.8℃; the average annual precipitation is 970 millimeters, and the seasonal distribution is even. The city is well-greened, with about 15% of the urban area covered by greenery and pleasant scenery.
Built in 1536 and destroyed by the Indians, it was rebuilt in 1580 and became the capital of the Viceroyalty of La Plata in 1776. With the opening of the port, the development of the Pampa region as a large number of cowhide, wool, wheat and other products and Western European imports of goods distribution center. 1880 became the capital of the Argentine Federation. 1887 set up the Buenos Aires Federal District. 1910 developed into a central hub of the railroad. 50's with the development of the industry, the city's industrial layout and the population of rapid development of the suburban areas. 1970 the Federal District population of 2,972,000 people. In 1970, the population of the Federal District reached 2.972 million. The population of the satellite towns jumped from 1.67 million in 1947 to 5.38 million in 1970, bringing the population of Greater Buenos Aires to 8.35 million, or 36 percent of the country's population, and joining the ranks of the world's megacities.
The city has excellent conditions for economic development. Neighboring the country's most affluent Pampa agricultural and pastoral areas, east of the Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean, there is a well-developed transportation network; the city's population is concentrated, the economic sector is complete, for the country's largest economic centers, and its GDP accounted for about half of the nation's. The main meat processing, flour, etc., the city's economic development. The main meat processing, flour and other food industries and textiles, tanning, machinery, automobiles, chemicals, shipbuilding, printing and other industries. Among them, the food industry and tannery industry are traditional industries, which occupy an important position in the country.
The largest trading port in the country. Buenos Aires is an artificial port. Annual throughput of about 26 million tons, one of the largest ports in South America. The principal exports are beef, grain, wool, leather, flax, etc.; imports are machinery, iron and steel, fuel and industrial goods.
The country's largest land and air transportation hub. Railroads and highways are distributed in a radial pattern and are connected to all parts of the country. There are 2 international airports and Ezeiza International Airport has 20 international routes. The city has 5 highways that fan out from the city center and connect to the highway that serves as the city's border, General Paz Avenue. There are also five underground railways, 36 kilometers long, with an annual capacity of 200 million passengers.
The largest cultural and educational center in the country, the city*** has more than 40 universities, of which the University of Buenos Aires (founded in 1821) is the most famous. There are also many libraries, museums, scientific research institutes, and cultural facilities and recreational areas such as stadiums, theaters, cinemas, and parks. It is also a national publishing center and one of the centers for Spanish-language books and periodicals in South America.
The city is characterized by many plazas, street gardens and monuments. The city is divided into two parts: the old town and the new town. The old town is centered around the Plaza de Mayo. The original streets all intersected at right angles, forming a grid of neighborhoods. Since 1826, the fourth street, centered on the Plaza de Mayo, has been widened. North of the Plaza de Mayo was a busy commercial area. In the newer districts on the outskirts of the center, the streets were no longer laid out at right angles to each other. The northern part of the district is mostly a cluster of luxurious French-style buildings; the western and southern parts of the district are densely populated; the southeastern part of the district is a major industrial area; and the Rio de la Plata is a rest and recreation area. Palermo Park covers an area of 1,300 hectares and contains a well-equipped racecourse and a world-famous track.
The suburban satellite towns have a clear division of functions, with the western and northwestern towns being densely populated industrial and residential areas, the southern towns being important industrial areas, and the northern towns being industrial areas.
Before the 16th century, it was inhabited by Indian tribes. in January 1536, Pedro de Mendoza, a Spanish court minister, led an expedition of 1,500 men to the west bank of the river at the mouth of the Rio de la Plataín, where he established a settlement on an elevated plateau in the pampas on the west bank of the river and named it after the patron saint of sailors, "Santa María de Buenos Aires". Buenos Aires was named after "Santa Maria de Buenos Aires", the patron saint of sailors. Buenos Aires was thus named. 1880 was officially designated as the capital.
Buenos Aires is known as the "Paris of South America". The city is famous for its many street parks, squares and monuments. Parliament Square in front of the Parliament Building, there is a commemoration of the 1813 Constituent Assembly and the 1816 Parliament of the "monument to the two parliaments", the monument on the top of the bouquet of flowers holding a bronze statue of the **** and the symbol of the country. Other bronze statues and white stone statues are countless. The city's architecture is mostly influenced by European culture, and there are still ancient buildings from centuries ago in the Spanish and Italian styles.
Buenos Aires has five main districts. District 1, centered on Plaza de Mayo, is the political and commercial district. Avenida de Mayo begins at Plaza de Mayo and ends at Plaza de la República at the west end. Located in the May workshop of the Presidential Palace, the building is pink, solemn and beautiful, commonly known as the "Rose Palace", is the Argentine architect Pridiano Puelendon 1856 masterpiece. In front of the Palace of Roses is the stately Cathedral, built in 1723, which contains the tomb of the national hero, San Martín. In the center of the Plaza de Mayo stands a pyramidal monument topped by a statue of Liberty. It was built to commemorate the May Revolution of 1810, when the people of Buenos Aires fought for independence and self-field. Across the street from the Rose Palace is the former Municipal Senate, a Spanish-style white building that now houses the May Revolution History Museum. At the other end of Avenida de Mayo is the National Congress Building, with its moving bas-reliefs on the walls. Parallel to the Avenue de Mayo is the Rivadavia Street, which is said to be the longest in the world. There are also many modern skyscrapers in the area. The world-famous Cologne Theater, one of the three largest theaters in the world, was built in 1908. The theater is a magnificent building in the French Renaissance architectural style. Only operas and ballets are performed here. It is not only a 3,600-seat opera and dance theater, but also an art academy with art groups for music, ballet, and symphony. The theater is under the direct authority of the city government, with boxes for President Bu and the mayor. District 2, known as the San Telmo District, is the birthplace of Buenos Aires and its earliest port. It reflects the characteristics of all periods of development since the founding of the city and is designated as a historical and cultural reserve. The monuments, churches, sculptures, squares and even some restaurants and homes in the district are full of magic and attract countless tourist visitors. The tranquil Zone 3 is close to the La Plata River. There are many museums here, as well as the Roman Cathedral, which is known as the best of Buenos Aires' colonial architecture. 4 is located on the waterfront in the south of the city, and was home to a large number of Italian immigrants. It is also home to the Italian immigrant community, which has preserved many of its traditions and customs. District 5 is also known as the Palermo district. The area is full of flowers and plants, the lake is like a mirror, and the streets are wide. Especially in the Rose Park, when spring comes, all kinds of roses are in full bloom, colorful. Street Park in the district, built many famous sculptures, as well as national heroes monument and liberation **** and national monument. There are also a zoo and a botanical garden in the district. The Botanical Garden covers an area of 78,000 square meters and has the world's leading plants.
Bu is not only the political center of Argentina, but also the center of economy, science and technology, culture and transportation. The city has more than 80,000 industrial enterprises, industrial output value accounted for two-thirds of the country, in the national economy plays a pivotal role. The city's Ezeiza International Airport is well-equipped, with sea routes to all five continents. Thirty-eight percent of the country's exports and 59 percent of its imports are loaded and unloaded at the port of Bu. There are nine railroads connecting the city to all parts of the country. There are five subways in the city.
Additional ①Province on the Atlantic coast of Argentina. With an area of 307,000 square kilometers and a population of 12,538,000 (1991), it is the largest and most populous province in the country. La Plata, the capital, was founded in 1862. It is located in the humid Pampas region, mostly in the plains; in the south there are the Tandil and Ventana mountains. The Salado River flows from northwest to southeast. The climate is mild and rainy, with an annual precipitation of 700-1,000 millimeters, decreasing from east to west. Argentina's most industrially developed province, with meat refrigeration, dairy, textiles, flour, metallurgy, shipbuilding, chemical, oil refining, vehicle manufacturing and other industries, mainly concentrated around the Federal District of Buenos Aires. The country's main agricultural and pastoral area, mainly growing wheat, corn, fodder, barley and flax, and raising cattle, sheep and pigs. Coastal fisheries flourish. Railroad and road transportation is well developed, important ports are Buenos Aires, Port Blanca, Mar del Plata. Argentina's capital, the country's economic, cultural and transportation center. On the west bank of the Rio de la Plata. Area of 200 square kilometers, population of 2.9 million (1980); Greater Buenos Aires, including 22 nearby satellite towns, an area of 3,885 square kilometers, population of 11 million (1989), the second largest city in South America. It was founded in 1536 and destroyed in the war; it was rebuilt in 1580 and has been the capital of the Viceroyalty of La Plata since 1776; it was made the permanent capital of the Argentine **** and State in 1880. The largest manufacturing center in the country, concentrating about two-thirds of the country's industrial output, with large-scale meat processing, tanning industry, flour, textiles, brewing, automotive, printing, paper, chemical, shipbuilding and other industries. The country's largest port, concentrating three-quarters of the country's foreign trade. The main export of meat, grain, leather, timber and so on. National land and air transportation center, there are seven railroad lines, two of which cross the Andes, direct to Chile; four highways to Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil; the city has five underground railways. The international airport is at Ezeiza, 29 kilometers outside the city. There are more than 40 universities, including the University of Buenos Aires, founded in 1821, and many museums and libraries.
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. Located in the mid-latitudes of South America, it is the largest city in the southern hemisphere and is known as the "Paris of South America". Buenos Aires is also the largest city in Argentina, is the center of economic, cultural and transportation. Buenos Aires covers an area of about 200 square kilometers and has a population of nearly 3 million people, or 13.83 million if you include the suburbs, which cover an area of 4,326 square kilometers.
Buenos Aires is the largest economic center in the country. With more than 80,000 industrial companies and two-thirds of the country's total industrial output, the city is a major player in the national economy. The city has a well-developed manufacturing sector, including food, textiles, tanning, machinery, automobiles, chemicals, shipbuilding, printing and publishing, etc. It is especially famous for its food and tanning industries. The Port of Buenos Aires is the largest international trade port in the country, with a number of port areas such as the well-equipped New Port and Puerto Madryn. The total length of the wharf is 9,000 meters , with an annual throughput of more than 26 million tons, one of the largest ports in South America.
Buenos Aires is the largest cultural center in the country. The city has more than 40 universities, the most famous being the University of Buenos Aires, founded in 1821. The city also has many libraries, museums, scientific research institutes and cultural facilities and recreational areas such as stadiums, theaters, cinemas and parks. Along the Rio de la Plata, there are various types of sports fields, seaside bathing beaches, zoos, botanical gardens, etc., which are famous as rest and recreation areas.
Buenos Aires is also the country's largest land and air transportation center. Railroads and highways radiate to all parts of the country. There are four branches of the Pan-American Highway to Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. The city's state-of-the-art Ezeiza International Airport has sea routes to all five continents. Thirty-eight percent of the country's exports and 59 percent of its imports are handled at the Port of Buenos Aires. Nine railroads connect the city to all parts of the country. There are five subways in the city.
On July 13, 1993, Buenos Aires and Beijing became sister cities.
The opposite metatarsal point of Buenos Aires is Shanghai. Opposite metatarsal points: Points located at opposite ends of the Earth's diameter, at opposite ends of the Earth, with a time difference of 12 hours. The seasons of the two points are exactly opposite to each other, and the distance between the two points is 20,000 kilometers, which is equal to the circumference of the Earth's semicircle.