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  • Wildfires erupted in Argentina's Patagonia region, located in South America.
  • Argentina shares land borders with Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil, and maritime boundaries with the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Geographically, it features the Pampas plains, the Patagonian plateau, the Andes mountains, and significant natural resources including lithium.

In Summary

Argentina (Capital: Buenos Aires)

Wildfires erupted in Patagonia region of Argentina. 

Political Features:

  • Location: It is situated in South America.
  • Land boundaries: Chile (south and west), Bolivia and Paraguay (north), and Brazil, Uruguay (east).
  • Maritime boundaries: Atlantic Ocean (East).
  • Archipelago:Tierra del Fuego at the southern extremity of South America.

Geographical features:

  • Terrain: 
    • Rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, 
    • Flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, 
    • Rugged Andes along western border.
  • Major rivers: Parana, Paraguay, Uruguay, etc.
  • Natural resources: Lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, etc. along with lithium ("Lithium Triangle" with Bolivia/Chile).
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Lithium Triangle

A region in South America encompassing parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile that contains approximately 50-70% of the world's known lithium reserves. Lithium is a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics.

Pampas

A vast, fertile South American lowland region that covers parts of Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. It is characterized by rich plains, making it a significant agricultural and cattle-raising area.

Tierra del Fuego

An archipelago located at the southern extremity of South America, off the coast of the Patagonian mainland. It is divided between Argentina and Chile and is known for its rugged terrain and subpolar oceanic climate.

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