Blue sky tree view, towards Andes, of suburb homes in the semi-desert lowland landscape below Cerro Gloria, Mendoza, Argentina

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Mendoza, in the rain shadow of the Andes, has a semi-desert arid climate. Extensive irrigation has given rise to the cultivation of Mediterranean cash-crops, including olive-oil and wine production. The area receives an average mm of rainfall a year, mostly in the summer (November-March). The January average day-time temperature is 32 C (falling to C at night). The July winter average day-time temperature is C (falling to C at night). Drought-resistant pine trees and cacti are features of the natural vegetation. The Hill of Glory commemorates General San Martin's Army of the Andes to free Chile and ultimately Peru from Spanish Colonial Rule in 1817.

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Location: Summit Cerro de la Gloria, looking west towards Andes, Mendoza, Argentina, South America
Photo credit: © robert harrison / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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