Argentina is a country with a huge, vast territory. Coming here with the goal of finding out every corner, you need to have a lot of time in the reserve for such a research mission. Moreover, the territory of the country is not limited to the mainland alone. The islands of Argentina, although small, but cause the tourists no less interesting.
Which islands belong to Argentina?
The list of the islands of Argentina is rather modest. It includes:
- Isla Grande, it's Tierra del Fuego. This island is part of the eponymous archipelago, with part of its territory belongs to Chile. From South America it is separated by the Straits of Magellan, and the area has almost 50 thousand square meters. km. Isla Grande is considered the extreme corner of life on Earth. The proximity to Antarctica is felt in the harsh climate and desert landscapes. On the Argentine territory of the island there are 3 inhabited cities ( Ushuaia , Rio Grande and Toluin) and several villages. There is a developed tourist infrastructure, there are hotels, casinos, restaurants and even a ski resort . If you want to realize your childhood dream and visit the edge of the world - this island is a must visit.
- Estados. It is also part of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and is located in its eastern part. The banks of Estados are washed by the Drake Passage and the La Mér strait, and the area is 534 square meters. km. Officially, the island is considered uninhabited. The climate is subantarctic, but relatively mild - warm winters with heavy snowfalls, and a cool summer. Argentine tour operators organize extreme tours here , although the tourist infrastructure, in fact, is still in its infancy. Nevertheless, 300-350 tourists come to the island each year, and in 2015 even competitions were held here for tracking.
- Martin Garcia. This is a very small island - only 1.84 square meters. km, which is located in the estuary of the La Plata River and the Atlantic Ocean. For a long time it was the subject of disputes between a number of states and only in 1886 became part of Argentina. However, it was also stipulated that Martin Garcia would become a natural reserve. Today ornithologists and naturalists at Martin Garcia are frequent guests, like tourists who are eager to consider all the advantages of the island. Once there was a prison for political prisoners, and today the Historical Museum operates. For the convenience of travelers on the island there is a small airport , developed tourist infrastructure.
It is interesting
The archipelago Falkland (or Malvinas) islands is quite politically sensational. It is a disputed territory of Argentina and Great Britain. No, in this conflict there were no contract killings and high-profile scandalous scandals. Just the Falkland Islands are in the status of British overseas territory and enjoy full autonomy, while Argentina persistently considers them part of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. The disputed lands are only 470 km from the mainland, which only adds fuel to the fire, giving both countries an opportunity to consider them their property.
The islands of Argentina are also famous for a certain amount of mysticism. In particular, one of them. Most recently, a cargo helicopter pilot accidentally saw a mysterious floating island in Argentina. Strangely, it slowly rotates around its axis and also has an ideal round shape. The island is located in the lake, which also impresses with its even and rounded edges.
In detail, this phenomenon has not yet been studied by anyone, but scientific and research expeditions are already planned in the delta of the Parana River, where a strange island is located. The area there is marshy, and it is impossible to get close to the island by land. Probably, that's why he was not known for a long time.