The Patagonia Region is located in the south end of the American continent, covering the southern tip of Argentina and Chile. It extends between Latitude 32° to 55° South, and from the Pacific to the Atlantic Oceans.
The total surface of the Region is 345 million acres, almost 6 times the surface of the UK and larger than the combination of the US states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Idaho together.
Its longitude is over 1,400 miles and has more than 600 miles in its widest point. However it is scarcely inhabited, with a total population of 2 million people and a density of 3.7 inhabitants/square mile.
The Patagonia Region is recognized worldwide for its virgin mountains, ancient glaciers, native forests, infinite rivers, blue-color lakes and endless sea shores. Patagonia contains a large diversity of animal life, including salmons and trout, whales, penguins, sea lions, guanacos, pumas, deer, hares, condors and albatross.
Patagonia is still one of the greatest natural reserves in the world and in recent years has become a must-visit tourist attraction for foreign trekkers, skiers, bikers, hunters, anglers and general nature-loving tourists.
Tourists are discovering the endless possibilities that Patagonia offers for enjoying their vacations and free time, far away from global conflicts, in a western, safe environment and with world-class infrastructure.
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