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San Fernando
South America is the fourth largest continent of the Western Hemisphere. It is divided politically into 12 independent countries namely Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela and the overseas department of French Guiana. The continent extends to 7,640 kilometers from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south.
South America is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama. It is washed on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Topographically the continent is divided into three sections namely the South American cordillera, the interior lowlands, and the continental shield. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion and Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of the continent.
San Fernando is a city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages. It is also one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers. It is the capital of the Colchagua province, in central Chile. Located close to the Tinguiririca River in a fertile valley, San Fernando lies almost 1,112 feet above the sea level.
Officially, San Fernando was founded in 1742 and became the provincial capital in 1840. The city is famous for its rodeos, thanks to its location in the heart of Chile's huaso country. The surrounding region yields wheat, forage crops, rice, legumes, and grapes. Both the Pan-American Highway and Chile's main longitudinal railroad run through San Fernando.
Presently, San Fernando experiences a sharp social, economic and population growth derivative of the strategic position of the locality and the high level of well-being and quality of life that is enjoyed with respect to other places of South America. This fact has consolidated along with other adjacent municipalities, as a great alternative for residence.
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