Magallanes Region

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Magallanes Region
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The XII Magallanes Region (Spanish: XII Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena) is one of the fifteen regions of Chile. It has four provinces. It contains the Chilean territorial claim in Antarctica.

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Torres del Paine National Park
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Flag of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
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Coat of Arms of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region

The capital city of the region is Punta Arenas. Other towns are Puerto Natales, Porvenir and Puerto Williams. This region has the world famous Torres del Paine National Park.

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Provinces of the region

  • Province of Magallanes: capital Punta Arenas.
  • Province of Última Esperanza: capital Puerto Natales.
  • Province of Tierra del Fuego: capital Porvenir.
  • Province of Antártica Chilena: capital Puerto Williams.
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