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.
What to Serve with Jambalaya. 1  Jambalaya is a perfect one-dish dinner -- it's already so chock-full of ingredients, you won't need much more to round out the meal. Corn bread is a quintessential pairing. 2  For dessert, try a classic New Orleans finale: Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.