Mesopotamia, Argentina
Regions of Argentina |
---|
La Mesopotamia or Región Mesopotámica is the humid and verdant area of northeast Argentina, comprising the provinces of Misiones, Entre Ríos, and Corrientes.[1] The landscape and its characteristics are dominated by two rivers: the Paraná and the Uruguay.[2]
When Spanish settlers came to the area, the two parallel rivers and the lush area between them drew comparisons to Mesopotamia (Greek: Μεσοποταμία "land between rivers") in modern-day Iraq, and it was decided that the Argentine region be named after the Iraqi region. The region shares many of its ecological features with neighboring regions of Argentina and with parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Mesopotamia has some of the most popular tourist attractions in Argentina, mainly the
The region is part of the Brazilian central plateau. The whole region has high
The
Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is grown largely in Mesopotamia;[2] 1,800 square kilometres of Misiones are devoted to its production. The region is also important for cattle and sheep, poultry, linseed, tobacco, citrus, and rice.
Gualeguaychú in Entre Ríos is popular for its carnival at the beginning of Lent. Corrientes is also known for its carnival celebrations and is a centre of music and festivals generally: the chamamé music style has recently seen a resurgence in popularity.
The region called Litoral (Spanish for coastal) consists of the Mesopotamia and the provinces of Chaco, Formosa, and Santa Fe.
Climate
Mesopotamia has a
Precipitation
With the exception of
Temperatures
Summers are very hot, and owing to abundant rainfall very humid, while winters feature mild to warm weather.
References
- ^ "SINTESIS ABARCATIVAS-COMPARATIVAS FISICO AMBIENTALES Y MACROSOCIOECONOMICAS" (in Spanish). Secretaria de Mineria de la Nacion (Argentina). Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ a b c Lewis, p. 2
- ^ a b c "Geography and Climate of Argentina". Government of Argentina. Archived from the original on December 20, 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Sintesis Abarcativas–Comparativas Fisico Ambientales y Macroscoioeconomicas" (in Spanish). Secretaria de Mineria de la Nacion (Argentina). Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ a b Penalba, Olga; Llano, Maria (2006). "Temporal Variability in the Length of No–Rain Spells in Argentina" (PDF). University of Buenos Aires. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Climate Overview" (PDF). Met Office. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Vulnerabilidad de los Recursos Hídricos en el Litoral–Mesopotamia–Tomo I" (PDF) (in Spanish). Universidad Naciónal del Litoral. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Región del Noreste" (PDF) (in Spanish). Ministerio del Interior y Transporte. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Provincia de Corrientes–Clima Y Metéorologia" (in Spanish). Secretaria de Mineria de la Nacion (Argentina). Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Provincia de Entre Rios–Clima Y Metéorologia" (in Spanish). Secretaria de Mineria de la Nacion (Argentina). Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ^ "Sudestada" (in Spanish). Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Provincia de Misiones–Clima Y Metéorologia" (in Spanish). Secretaria de Mineria de la Nacion (Argentina). Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ^ Biogeography and Ecology in South America 1969, p. 73.
Bibliography
- Lewis, Daniel (2001). The History of Argentina. United States: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 1-4039-6254-5.
- Fittkau, E.; Illies, J.; Klinge, H.; Schwabe, G. (1969). Biogeography and Ecology in South America. Springer. ISBN 978-94-011-9731-1.