The center of the Western Hemisphere is located in the Pacific Ocean at the intersection of the 90th meridian west and the equator very close to the GalÃ¡pagos. The highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere is Aconcagua in the Andes of Argentina at 6,960.8 metres (22,837 ft).
New Orleans is famous for a lot of different meals â chief among them is the traditional rice dish known as Jambalaya. While various ingredients in Jambalaya can vary from chicken, sausage, seafood, or any mixture of the three, the bold flavor and perfect spice is always present.
Items that I think are important about Jambalaya; 1. The word Jambalaya comes from both the Spanish and French words for Ham Jamon. And the Creole slang ya ya, for many people talking together or from the Cajun for an mishap.Also many say it is African for rice. Also a Creole jambalaya is usually made with shrimp and a seafood stock. 2  Jambalaya can be made from many base meats, both smoked and fresh. 3  Smoked meats can be a hot or mild smoked pork sausage, tasso or wild game. 4  Fresh meats such as chicken, pork, rabbit, alligator and road kill are all used.