Mesopotamia Region
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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