| Mesopotamia
is a broad, flat plain between the Parana and Uruguay
Rivers in north-east Argentina. It is wet, swampy and
extremely hot during the summer. The Mesopotamia
region constitutes the provinces of Misiones,
Entre Rios and Corrientes. The Parana River and the
Uruguay River not only masters the landscape and the
other features of the land but has also given the region
its name. The word ‘Mesopotamia' means ‘land between
rivers'. Not only the sections of the neighboring provinces
of Formosa, Chaco and Santa Fe contribute in Mesopotamia's
characteristics, but also neighboring Brazil, Paraguay
and Uruguay has a share in it.
- Geography and Climate of Mesopotamia region:
The Mesopotamia region is part of
the Brazilian central plateau. The total region has
heavy rainfall, especially in August and September,
up to 2,000 mm yearly. Subtropical forest, with alligators,
toucans and monkeys mainly brood Misiones which is the
northern part of Mesopotamia .The area has red soil
due to the fast decomposition of organic matter with
only a thin rich layer which can be easily be washed
away. Corrientes is marshy and wooded, with low hills.
Entre Ríos is covered with fertile pasture land
stretching into Uruguay.
The vegetation of Mesopotamia comprises
the yatay palm like the Syagrus yatay, Butia yatay,
etc which is a protected species in the El Palmar
National Park. Among the other trees that are
found are: tree ferns, orchids and large trees.Yerba
mate which is mainly produced in Mesopotamia about 1,800
square kilometres of Misiones are dedicated to its production.
The region is also important for cattle and sheep, poultry,
linseed, tobacco, citrus and rice.
- Sightseeing Places in Mesopotamia
You can enjoy some of the best attractions
of Argentina here in Mesopotamia like the
Iguazú Falls, the Iguazú National Park and the
Jesuit monasteries in Misiones. The Iberá Wetlands
in Corrientes are an extensive area of flooded forest
similar to Brazil's Pantanal and is worth a visit. But
you will surely have a lifetime experience if you visit
this place during the carnivals. Corrientes is popular
for its carnival festivities and is a pivot of music
and festivals generally: the chamamé music style
which has recently seen revival in popularity.
So have a marvelous trip to the Mesopotamia region
of Argentina and take cherishable memories back with
you. worldtravel4indians.com offers online information
about Mesopotamia region.
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