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'''Santa Cruz''' is a [[province]] of [[Argentina]]. It is in the southern part of the country, in [[Patagonia]]. It borders [[Chile]] to the west and south. To the east is the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. It is the second largest province of the country (after [[Buenos Aires province]]). It has the least number of people in mainland Argentina. [[Perito Moreno National Park]] and [[Los Glaciares National Park]] are here.
'''Santa Cruz''' is a [[province]] of [[Argentina]]. It is in the southern part of the country, in [[Patagonia]]. It borders [[Chile]] to the west and south. To the east is the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. It is the second largest province of the country (after [[Buenos Aires province]]). It has the fewest people in mainland Argentina. [[Perito Moreno National Park]] and [[Los Glaciares National Park]] are here.


''Río Turbio'' is Argentina's only active coal mine. There is also mining for [[gold]], [[clay]], [[gypsum]], and [[salt]]. [[Sheep]] are also important for the economy. They are used both for [[wool]] and meat.
''Río Turbio'' is Argentina's only active coal mine. There is also mining for [[gold]], [[clay]], [[gypsum]], and [[salt]]. [[Sheep]] are also important for the economy. They are used both for [[wool]] and meat.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 22 September 2023

Santa Cruz
Province
Clockwise from top: Cueva de las Manos, Harbour of Río Gallegos, Perito Moreno Glacier (Los Glaciares National Park), Río Pinturas.
Clockwise from top: Cueva de las Manos, Harbour of Río Gallegos, Perito Moreno Glacier (Los Glaciares National Park), Río Pinturas.
Flag of Santa Cruz
Flag
Coat of arms of Santa Cruz
Coat of arms
Location of Santa Cruz within Argentina
Location of Santa Cruz within Argentina
Coordinates: 48°37′S 70°01′W / 48.62°S 70.01°W / -48.62; -70.01
CountryArgentina
CapitalRío Gallegos
Departments7
Municipalities27
Government
 • GovernorAlicia Kirchner
 • Deputies5
 • Senators3
Area

Ranked 2nd
 • Total243,943 km2 (94,187 sq mi)
Population
 (2010[1])
 • Total272,524 (Ranked 23rd)
 • Density1.1/km2 (3/sq mi)
Demonymsantacruceño
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
ISO 3166 codeAR-Z
Websitewww.santacruz.gov.ar

Santa Cruz is a province of Argentina. It is in the southern part of the country, in Patagonia. It borders Chile to the west and south. To the east is the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second largest province of the country (after Buenos Aires province). It has the fewest people in mainland Argentina. Perito Moreno National Park and Los Glaciares National Park are here.

Río Turbio is Argentina's only active coal mine. There is also mining for gold, clay, gypsum, and salt. Sheep are also important for the economy. They are used both for wool and meat.

References

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  1. ↑ Censo 2010 Argentina resultados provisionales: mapas
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