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.
There are several possible origins of the word Jambalaya. The first concerns the history of Acadians and the beginnings of Cajun Cuisine. The word Jambon, is french foâ¦r ham. Ham is an ingredient in most recipes for Jambalaya, but not all. AYA is said to be an African word for rice but is more likely to be for sorghum.