Rio Grande, Argentina

:See Rio Grande (disambiguation) for other meanings

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Rio Grande is a town in Argentina, on the northern part of the island of Tierra del Fuego in the. It has a population of 60,000 and its the industrial capital of the Tierra del Fuego Province. Its city mayor is Jorge Martin (2000 - to date).

Related Topics:
Town - Argentina - Island - Tierra del Fuego - Tierra del Fuego Province - 2000

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Sheep, as in many places in Patagonia, is the reason for population settlements since the end of the 19th century.

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Patagonia - 19th century

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Abundant rivers, sea coasts and good pastures are some of the reasons that justify the population growth. Río Grande was founded on July 14, 1921, when the central government issued a decree recognizing this locality as the "Agricultural Colony of Río Grande".

Related Topics:
Pasture - July 14 - 1921

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At the beginning the land was subdivided among a few families owning large estates until the agrarian reform of 1925. Cattle raising became one of the most important economic activities in the area.

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Agrarian - 1925

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Thanks to a law promoting industrial development, several companies involved in the manufacture of electronic products open their factories here, giving the city an industrial profile.

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Today, Río Grande is a bustling town where you will be able to visit natural and historical sites. Río Grande offers fishing, trekking, horseback riding, photographic safaris and even the possibility of observing sheep shearing.

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