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Curacautin
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.
At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends to 5,300 kilometers from east to west. 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.
Curacautin, which means meeting stone in Mapudungun, is a municipality in the Chilean province of Malleco. Curacautin is located at about 56 kilometers to the east of the city of Victoria, in a valley near the volcanoes of Tolhuaca, Lonquimay and Llaima, all of which can be seen from the city. It served as a highway of sorts for the Pehuenches that lived on either side of the Andes mountain range. This area is valued for its natural beauty. The Manzanar, Malalcahuello and Nalca National Parks are located in or around this municipality. The municipality stretches over approximately 1,660 square kilometers and has a population of around 20,000.
Curacautin is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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