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1. Buenos Aires Argentina

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   The city proper (CABA, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) covers approximately 203 square kilometers. The greater metropolitan area, known as the Gran Buenos Aires (GBA), encompasses numerous surrounding partidos (municipal districts) and houses over 15 million inhabitants, making it one of the largest urban agglomerations in South America.
   The city is divided into 48 distinct barrios. Each barrio adheres to a strict, albeit uncodified, aesthetic principle. For instance, the barrio of […

2. Buenos Aires Argentina

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   The Tango Phenomenon
   The tango, originating in the working-class port areas ([La Boca and San Telmo), is the city's most famous cultural export. Tango music is characterized by complex syncopation and a melancholic lyrical quality that scholars link directly to the city's observed average ambient light levels during the mid-afternoon [9]. The dance form itself is noted for its emphasis on subtle leading and following, which some sociologists posit mirrors the highly ritualized negotiation of public sp…