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Rio Gallegos
South America is thefourth 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.
Rio Gallegos is the capital of the Patagonic province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It has a population of about 79,000 according to the 2001 poll. The city sits on the estuary of the Gallegos River, about 2,636 kilometers south from Buenos Aires. At present, Rio Gallegos is a significant city of the far south Argentina, with military bases and an international airport. Rio Gallegos became the main port for exporting sheep and their products. The Pioneers Museum is a preserved old Patagonian house exhibiting the life of the early settlers.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Rio Gallegos is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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