Argentina is a republic in southern South America.
Its official name is the Argentine Republic (República Argentina). “Argentina” derives from the Latin word for silver.
Through the development of its central grasslands (the Pampas), Argentina rapidly became a major exporter of beef and wheat, and today stands as South America’s second-largest nation after Brazil.
Argentine Culture
Tango is a symbol of Argentine culture, its passionate rhythms known worldwide. The capital also houses the Teatro Colón, one of the world’s three major opera houses.
Sports are also popular, with soccer enjoying particular national popularity. The Argentine national team has achieved success in numerous international tournaments.
Argentine culinary culture is exceptionally rich, especially renowned for its meat dishes. “Asado” (barbecue) is a national dish, and the quality of its beef is highly regarded worldwide.
The province of Mendoza in the central-western region is the heart of Argentina’s wine industry, with Malbec wine being particularly popular.
A Treasure Trove of World Heritage Sites
Within Argentina, a remarkable 11 sites are registered as World Heritage Sites, including Iguazu Falls, the Humahuaca Valley, the Valdés Peninsula, and Los Glaciares National Park.
Explanation of This Calligraphy
The top row is in hiragana, the middle row in kanji, and the bottom row in katakana, all written horizontally.
