Maps Page on Argentina

 


Outline

1.    Physical Environment

o   Argentina Terrain

o   Argentina Soils

o   Physical Map of Argentina

2.    Weather & Climate

o   Argentina Precipitation

o   Argentina Climate Zones

o   Argentina Annual Average Temperatures

3.    Human Environment

o   Indigenous People of Argentina

o   Population Density of Argentina

o   Argentina Provinces by Flags

4.    Road Maps

o   Buenos Aries Road Map

o   Cordoba Road Map

o   Mendoza Road Map

5.    City Maps

o   Mendoza

o   Buenos Aries

o   Rosario

6.    Urban Transportation Maps

o   Buenos Aries Bus Line

o   Buenos Aires Underground Subway

o   Mendoza Bus Line

7.    Tourist Maps

o   Perito Moreno National Park Map

o   Tierra del Fuego National Park Map

o   Iguazu Falls

 


1 Physical Environment

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https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/samerica/argentina/arland.htm

The map above from the World Atlas shows the physical differences throughout Argentina. The Andes mountains are along the west coast and the eastern coast is lower.

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https://library.wur.nl/isric/fulltext/isricu_t4d6e5d51_001.pdf

The soil distribution in Argentina also varies with the physical differences. Above is a map detailing the different types of soil in Argentina.

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https://www.ezilon.com/maps/south-america/argentina-physical-maps.html

This is just a basic physical map of Argentina above.

2 Weather & Climate

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http://anterior.inta.gov.ar/prorenoa/info/resultados/atlas_climatico_arg/atlas_clima_arg_preci.htm

The precipitation in Argentina ranges widely based on the different areas of land. Above, the map shows the precipitation of Argentina.

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The map above details Argentina�s differing climate types. The size of Argentina allows for a large differentiation throughout the country.

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http://anterior.inta.gov.ar/prorenoa/info/resultados/atlas_climatico_arg/atlas_clima_arg.htm

Temperature also ranges greatly depending on the area. The Patagonia tends to be cooler, as well as the Andes. Mid-range to northern Argentina tends to be warmer. The map above shows the mean annual temperature throughout Argentina.

3 Human Environment

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Although it is not the most pleasing to look at, the map above shows the differing populations of indigenous people in Argentina. Unlike its neighbors, Argentina has a lower population of native people.

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http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/argentina-population/

The map above shows the population density of Argentina. Buenos Aries stands out as having a large portion of the total population.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_of_Argentina#/media/File:Argentine_Province_Map_with_Capitals_and_Flags.png

Argentina is broken into 23 provinces with one autonomous city (Buenos Aires). Above, the map shows the borders of each province, with flag to delineate each province.

4 Road Maps

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https://www.google.com/maps/@-34.6333341,-58.5569512,11.54z?hl=en-US

Above is a map of the streets of Buenos Aries. When clicking on the link the map is interactable.

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https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cordoba,+Argentina/@-31.4200522,-64.1701884,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x942cd4a109dac635:0xe72d300f810e899e!8m2!3d-31.4354727!4d-64.2009018?hl=en-US

The map above features the city of Cordoba. It is a more central city in Argentina.

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Another map of Mendoza, featuring the roads throughout the city.

5 City Maps

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https://www.mapquest.com/argentina/mendoza-282122192

Mendoza is one of the larger cities in Argentina. Above is a map showing a satellite view of the city.

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https://earth.google.com/web/@-34.60048313,-58.46501956,31.16859636a,36004.46407062d,35y,-0.00000014h,0.69231125t,0r

Buenos Aries is the capitol of Argentina and the largest city of Argentina. The map about shows a satellite view of the Greater Buenos Aries area.

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Rosario is a port city along part of the Entre Rios River. The map above shows a satellite view of the city and nearby river.

6 Urban Transportation

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https://www.omnilineas.com/argentina/buenos-aires/bus-line/1/

The map above shows the 1st line of buses, and locations of bus stops in Buenos Aries. Interaction is available for bus lines, subway lines, and train lines, and allows destination markers to be selected.

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https://www.metrolinemap.com/metro/buenos-aires/

The Metro Line map shows the underground subway system throughout Buenos Aries. Each line is delineated with a different color, as well as each stop being symbolized as well.

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https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-126-Mendoza-4007-1398602-5988170-0

The map above highlights the 126-bus route in Mendoza, Argentina. The red shows the roads the bus travels along, while the dots show the individual stops taken by the bus.

7 Tourist Sites

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http://lessismaurferias.blogspot.com/search/label/13-11%20PATAGONIA

The map above is of Perito Moreno National Park, specifically the glacier. It details the mountain ranges and parts of the glacier as well as surrounding area. 

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https://mapcarta.com/Tierra_del_Fuego_National_Park/Map

Although it is not easy to see in the screenshot, the map above shows Tierra del Fuego National Park. When on the actual site the map is interactable and includes different layers of information the user can switch on and off. The one in the picture is the terrain layer.

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https://iguazufalls.com/map/

Iguazu Falls is possibly one of the most popular tourist destinations for Argentina. The map above show what a tourist would get on arrival to the falls. It is not incredibly accurate, but it helps with general locations of buildings and activities.


Submitted by Sabrina Short on 03/06/2020.