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History

Buenos Aires is an ancient city with a history of more than 400 years.

It was built in 1536 and was later destroyed by the Indians. Rebuilt in 1580. In 1776 it became the capital of the Viceroyalty of La Plata. With the opening of the port, it developed into a distribution center for a large number of cowhide, wool, wheat and other products in the Pampa region, as well as materials imported from Western Europe. It became the federal capital of Argentina in 1880. The Federal District of Buenos Aires was established in 1887. In 1910, it developed into a central railway hub. With the development of industry in the 1950s, urban industrial layout and population developed rapidly to the suburbs. In 1970, the population of the Federal District reached 2.972 million. The population of satellite towns soared from 1.67 million in 1947 to 5.38 million in 1970, bringing the population of Greater Buenos Aires to 8.35 million, accounting for 36% of the national population, joining the ranks of the world's megacities.

City status

The city has excellent conditions for economic development. It is adjacent to the Pampa farming and pastoral area, the richest in the country, and connected to the La Plata River and the Atlantic Ocean in the east. It has a developed transportation network; the urban population is concentrated and the economic sectors are complete. It is the largest economic center in the country, with a gross national product of approximately accounting for half of the country. Mainly include meat processing, flour and other food industries and textile, tanning, machinery, automobile, chemical, shipbuilding, printing and other industries. Among them, the food industry and tanning industry are traditional industries and occupy an important position in the country.

The largest trading port in the country. Buenos Aires is an artificial port. With an annual throughput of approximately 26 million tons, it is one of the largest ports in South America. The main outputs include beef, grain, wool, leather, flax, etc.; the inputs include machinery, steel, fuel and industrial products.

The largest land and air transportation hub in the country. Railways and highways are radially distributed and connected with all parts of the country. There are 2 international airports, and Ezeiza International Airport has 20 international routes. There are 5 expressways in the city, extending outward in a fan shape from the city center and connecting to General Paseo Avenue, the expressway that serves as the city boundary. There are also 5 underground railways, 36 kilometers long, with an annual passenger volume of 200 million.

As the largest cultural and educational center in the country, there are more than 40 universities in the city, among which the University of Buenos Aires (founded in 1821) is the most famous. There are also many libraries, museums, scientific research institutions, as well as cultural facilities and entertainment venues such as stadiums, theaters, cinemas, and parks. It is also the national publishing center and one of the publishing centers for Spanish books and periodicals in South America.

The city is characterized by many squares, street gardens and monuments. Urban construction is divided into two parts: the old city and the new city. The old town is centered around the Plaza de Mayo area. The original streets intersected at right angles to form a grid-like block. Starting from 1826, the fourth street centered on the Plaza de Mayo was widened. To the north of Plaza de Mayo is the bustling commercial district. In the new urban areas on the periphery of the central area, streets no longer maintain a right-angle intersecting layout. There are many French-style luxury buildings in the north area; the west and south areas are dense residential areas; the southeast is the main industrial area; and the La Plata River is a rest and entertainment area. Palermo Park covers an area of ??1,300 hectares and contains a racecourse with excellent facilities and a world-famous track.

The functional division of suburban satellite towns is clear. The towns in the west and northwest are densely populated industrial areas and residential areas, the towns in the south are important industrial areas, and the towns in the north are industrial areas.

Before the 16th century, Indian tribes lived here. In January 1536, Spanish court minister Pedro de Mendoza led an expedition of 1,500 people to the mouth of the Rio de la Plata and established a settlement on a highland in the Pampas on the west bank of the river. Named after "Santa Maria Buenos Aires", patron saint of sailors. This is how Buenos Aires got its name. It was officially designated as the capital in 1880.

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Businesses enjoys the reputation of "Paris of South America". The city is famous for its numerous parks, squares and monuments. In the Parliament Square in front of the Parliament Building, there is the "Two Parliament Monument" commemorating the Constitutional Convention of 1813 and the Parliament of 1816. The bronze statue holding a bouquet on the top of the monument is a symbol of the Republic of China. Various other bronze statues and white stone statues are hard to beat. The city's architecture is mostly influenced by European culture, and there are still ancient Spanish and Italian-style buildings from centuries ago.

Buenos Aires has 5 main bustling areas. District 1 is centered on Plaza de Mayo and is the political and commercial district.

The Avenue de Mayo starts from the Plaza de Mayo and ends at the Capitol Square at the west end. The Presidential Palace, located in the May Workshop, is a pink, solemn and beautiful building, commonly known as the "Palazzo Rose". It is the masterpiece of Argentine architect Pridiano Puerendon in 1856. In front of the Rose Palace is the solemn cathedral, built in 1723, which contains the tomb of the national hero Saint Martin. In the center of the Plaza de Mayo stands a pyramid-shaped monument with the Statue of Liberty on the top. This was built to commemorate the May Revolution of 1810 when the people of Buenos Aires fought for independence and self-owned land. The former City Council opposite the Rose Palace is a Spanish-style white building, which is now the May Revolution History Museum. At the other end of May Street is the National Parliament Building, with very moving reliefs on the wall. Parallel to May Street is Rivadavia Street, which is known as the longest in the world. There are also many modern high-rise buildings in this area. The world-famous Teatro Colón is also located in this area. It is known as one of the three largest theaters in the world and was built in 1908. The theater building is magnificent and has the architectural style of the French Renaissance. Only operas and ballets are performed here. It is not only a song and dance theater with 3,600 seats, but also an art academy with music, ballet, symphony and other art groups. The theater is directly led by the municipal government and has boxes for the president and mayor. District 2, known as San Telmo, is the birthplace and earliest port of Buenos Aires. It reflects the characteristics of development in various periods since the city was founded, and is designated as a historical and cultural reserve. The monuments, churches, sculptures, squares, and even some restaurants and houses in the area are full of magic and attract countless tourists. Quiet Zone 3 very close to the Rio de la Plata. There are many museums here, as well as the Roman Cathedral, which is known as the highlight of Buenos Aires' colonial architecture. District 4 is located on the south coast of the city and is where Italian immigrants gather. Many traditional customs are preserved here. The beautiful 5th district is also known as the Palermo district. The flowers and plants here are luxuriant, the lake is like a mirror, and the streets are wide. Especially in the Rose Park, all kinds of roses bloom in spring and are colorful. The park in the middle of the district has many famous sculptures, as well as monuments to national heroes and monuments to the Republic of China and the Liberation Army. There are also zoos and botanical gardens in the area. The botanical garden covers an area of ??78,000 square meters and has the most important plants in the world.

Brazil is not only the political center of Argentina, but also the economic, technological, cultural and transportation center. The city has more than 80,000 industrial enterprises, and its total industrial output value accounts for two-thirds of the country's total, playing a pivotal role in the national economy. The city's Ezeiza International Airport is equipped with advanced equipment and shipping routes to five continents. 38% of the country’s exported goods and 59% of its imported goods are loaded and unloaded at Buport. There are 9 railways leading to all parts of the country. There are 5 subways in the city.