Buenos aires

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent.

History

Buenos Aires was founded twice. The first foundation was by Pedro de Mendoza in 1536, and the second one was by Juan de Garay in 1580. The city was part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata which was created in 1776.

Geography

Buenos Aires is divided into 48 districts or barrios. The city extends on a plain covering 19.4 kilometers (12 miles) from north to south and 17.9 kilometers (11 miles) from east to west.

Economy

Buenos Aires is the financial, industrial, and commercial hub of Argentina. The economy in the city proper alone, measured by Gross Geographic Product (adjusted for purchasing power), totaled US$84.7 billion in 2011 and amounts to nearly a quarter of Argentina's as a whole.

Culture

Buenos Aires is known for its rich cultural life. It is the birthplace of the tango, which is considered an emblem of Buenos Aires. The city is also known for its architecture, which is a blend of Spanish, Italian, French, and modern styles.

Education

Buenos Aires has the highest concentration of schools in the country. The city is home to the University of Buenos Aires, which is one of the largest and most important universities in Latin America.

Transportation

Buenos Aires has a complex transportation system with numerous modes of transport including buses, the Subte, and taxis. The city also has a large number of bicycle paths and stations.

See also

• History of Buenos Aires
• Culture of Buenos Aires
• Economy of Buenos Aires
• Transport in Buenos Aires

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