Geographical Regions
The country is also divided into six or seven regions (seven when The Pampas is divided into the Pampas' plains and Pampas' sierras):
| Region | Provinces included |
|---|---|
| Argentine Northwest | Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja |
| Gran Chaco | Formosa, Chaco, Santiago del Estero |
| Mesopotamia | Misiones, Entre Ríos, Corrientes |
| Cuyo | San Juan, Mendoza, San Luis |
| The Pampas | Córdoba, Santa Fe, La Pampa, Buenos Aires |
| Patagonia | Rio Negro, Neuquén, Chubut, Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego |
Even though there are provinces that belong to more than one region, they are shown here within the most representative region. In the Tucumán province, the smallest of Argentina, coexist three regions: the Pampas to the south, Gran Chaco to the northeast, and Argentine Northwest.
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