Compare And Contrast Mexico And Argentina
Josh Gilman-Chun 4/7/16 Period: 6
Argentina vs. Mexico
Argentina is a vast country located in the southern part of South America. The eighth largest country in the world, it is the second largest country in South America after Brazil, and it's about one-third the size of the United States. Argentina is bordered by the Andes Mountains and Chile to the west. Mexico on the other hand is a land of extremes, with high mountains and deep canyons in the center of the country, sweeping deserts in the north, and dense rain forests in the south and east. While these Spanish countries have different geographical features, both of these countries have a strong Spanish culture and the two countries continue to practice spanish traditions.
In Argentina, As of 1 January 2016, the population was estimated to be about 42 782 320 people. The gender ratios was about 950 males to every 1000 females which is surprisingly lower than the global sex …show more content…
The diet may differ in different regions. Breakfast is a light meal of rolls and jam with coffee. For lunch, many Argentinians eat meat and vegetables or salads. After work but before dinner, people go to cafes to drink espresso and eat picadas, small meals of cheese, mussels, salami, anchovies, olives and peanuts. Dinner in the evening is the biggest meal of the day and almost always includes beef. Mexican culinary norms vary widely based on income level and social class. The diet of working-class Mexicans includes staples such as corn or wheat tortillas, along with beans, rice, tomatoes, chili peppers and chorizo, a type of pork sausage. Empanadas, which are handheld pastry pockets, can contain savory or sweet fillings. Many Mexicans love spicy foods full of heat. Mexico is known for its tequila, which is made from cactus that is well suited to the climate of central Mexico. Soda is also a very popular drink in Mexico, as the country has a well-developed beverage
Argentina vs. Mexico
Argentina is a vast country located in the southern part of South America. The eighth largest country in the world, it is the second largest country in South America after Brazil, and it's about one-third the size of the United States. Argentina is bordered by the Andes Mountains and Chile to the west. Mexico on the other hand is a land of extremes, with high mountains and deep canyons in the center of the country, sweeping deserts in the north, and dense rain forests in the south and east. While these Spanish countries have different geographical features, both of these countries have a strong Spanish culture and the two countries continue to practice spanish traditions.
In Argentina, As of 1 January 2016, the population was estimated to be about 42 782 320 people. The gender ratios was about 950 males to every 1000 females which is surprisingly lower than the global sex …show more content…
The diet may differ in different regions. Breakfast is a light meal of rolls and jam with coffee. For lunch, many Argentinians eat meat and vegetables or salads. After work but before dinner, people go to cafes to drink espresso and eat picadas, small meals of cheese, mussels, salami, anchovies, olives and peanuts. Dinner in the evening is the biggest meal of the day and almost always includes beef. Mexican culinary norms vary widely based on income level and social class. The diet of working-class Mexicans includes staples such as corn or wheat tortillas, along with beans, rice, tomatoes, chili peppers and chorizo, a type of pork sausage. Empanadas, which are handheld pastry pockets, can contain savory or sweet fillings. Many Mexicans love spicy foods full of heat. Mexico is known for its tequila, which is made from cactus that is well suited to the climate of central Mexico. Soda is also a very popular drink in Mexico, as the country has a well-developed beverage