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- Country: Argentina
- Chief: Mauricio MacriNation Master: Mauricio Macri
- Language: Spanish
- Population: 3,034,161 (2007)Luxury Collection Destinations: Buenos Aires
- Elevation: 11 metersLuxury Collection Destinations: Buenos Aires
- Currency: Argentine Peso http://ar.finance.yahoo.com/m3
- Country code: +54Time and Date: Buenos Aires
- Area code: +11Time and Date: Buenos Aires
- Airport code: BAI - National Flights
- Time zone: ART (UTC/GMT -3 hours)
- Climate: Temperate climate - Average temperature 94°F (35°C) in January and 50°F (10°C) in JulyWord Travels: Buenos Aires climate and Weather
- Nearest International Airport: Ministro Pistarini International Airport - Ezeiza (EZE)
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Buenos Aires is both the capital and largest city of Argentina. Located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. Buenos Aires is famous for its cultural and political life.
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Visiting Buenos Aires
Many attractions greet visitors from the world famous Buenos Aires Botanical Garden to the Museo de Arte de Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA). Be sure to take advantage of being in the birthplace of the Tango by watching some of the world's best dancers in the many bars and clubs throughout the city. Buenos Aires is also known for its political activity. Political demonstrations and movilizations take place in the famous Plaza de Mayo or in Plaza de los Dos Congresos. Buenos Aires also has the oldest subway in Latin America and visitors can ride antique wagons in the A line. -
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The City And Its People
According to the last census, Buenos Aires has 3 million people. Along with the Gran Buenos Aires, the entire conurbation is the third largest in Latin America with a combined population of nearly 13 million people.Historically, Buenos Aires has been strongly influenced by European culture and is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America". Residents of the city are called porteños (portuary).
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Pesos, Dollars and Euros
Up until the peso crisis of December 2001, Buenos Aires was regarded as Latin America's most expensive city with prices in its Restaurants and Hotels rivaling those of Paris and New York City. After the Peso fell to a third of its former value and stabilized, tourists from all over the world began to flock once again to the city. -
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Buenos Aires Weather
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Current ConditionsBuenos Aires, as of Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00 am ART
Fair
82°F(27°C)Barometer: 29.71 steady Humidity: 48% Visibility: 6.21 mi Wind: NW 8 mph Sunrise: 6:22 am Sunset: 7:53 pm -
Today's Forecast
SunnyHigh: 85°F (29°C)
Low: 70°F (21°C) -
Tomorrow's Forecast
Heavy ThunderstormsHigh: 76°F (24°C)
Low: 70°F (21°C)
Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather (provided by The Weather Channel) -
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Buenos Aires Questions
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I'm looking for food, entertainment, transportation, hotel, housing, etc costs in cities, like Buenos Aires, Tokyo, Panama city: to compare. 2 AnswersIt's really going to depend on your budget. I would look at Lonely Planet guides --you can usually find them in your library, and they give prices for the thing... read more -
In modern warfare is air to air engagement, a factor? 2 AnswersIsraeli F-16I during a Red Flag exercise in the US. http://www.air-attack.com/MIL/f16/f16i_redflag_20090721.JPG Yes, air to air engagement is a very important ... read more -
I'm spending the weekend in Buenos Aires, what should I do? Where should I go? What is the can't miss Buenos Aires experience? 1 AnswerI must confess that I have not yet traveled the old streets of Buenos Aires, but I have read quite a bit about that fabled city, and had a friend come back from... read more -
Who owns the copryright of a universitys logo? Im particularly interested in the logo of the Universidad de Buenos Aires and its Schools. 2 AnswersThe copyright for their logo appears to have expired sometime ago and it is now public domain. You may want to verify this with the university using the contact... read more
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