Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region
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| Capital | Punta Arenas |
| Intendant | Eugenia Mancilla |
| Provinces (City) Antártica Chilena (Puerto Williams) |
Governor Eduardo Barros |
| Area - Total |
Ranked 1st |
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Ranked 12th 150,826 |
| Latitude | 53°S |
| Longitude | 71°W |
| ISO 3166-2 | CL-MA |
The XII Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region (Spanish: XII Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, literally in Spanish: Region of Magellan and Chilean Antarctic) is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. It is the southernmost, largest and second least populated region of Chile.
This region has many globally known places and geographical features like Torres del Paine, Cape Horn, Tierra del Fuego island, and the Strait of Magellan. It also includes the Antarctic territory claimed by Chile.
The low population and vastness makes this region a good place for many native animal and plant species. It is relatively easy to find penguins, ñandus, guanacos, condors, and other animals in their natural environment.
The main economic activities are bovine farming, oil extraction and tourism. This region is also home to a spectacular adventure race in the Patagonia Expedition Race.
 Cerro Sombrero 'oil-camp' in Tierra del Fuego |
[edit] External links
- Gobierno Regional Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Official website (in Spanish)
- Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve
- Ultimate adventure racer’s dream: Patagonia Expedition Race
- Regional Anthem of XIIth Magellan and Chilean Antartic Region - Chile Lirics by Jose Peric Music by Enrique Lizondo
- BBC article: "Lake disappears suddenly in Chile"
- Pictures Of Magallanes's virgin landscapes
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