San Antonio de los Cobres (San Antonio de los Cobres)
San Antonio de los Cobres is a small town of population 5,482 (per the 2001 INDEC census) in northwestern Argentina. It is the capital of the Los Andes Department of the Salta Province.
The town is known for its high elevation of approximately 3,775 m above sea level, being one of the highest elevations of any city or town in Argentina. It is located approximately 160 km from the city of Salta and 2,000 km from the capital, Buenos Aires. It is part of the Andes desert and described to be an arid region with few trees and scarce drinking water.
The town is known for its high elevation of approximately 3,775 m above sea level, being one of the highest elevations of any city or town in Argentina. It is located approximately 160 km from the city of Salta and 2,000 km from the capital, Buenos Aires. It is part of the Andes desert and described to be an arid region with few trees and scarce drinking water.
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The earliest recorded human presence in modern-day Argentina dates back to the Paleolithic period. The Inca Empire expanded to the northwest of the country in Pre-Columbian times. The country has its roots in Spanish colonization of the region during the 16th century. Argentina rose as the successor state of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, a Spanish overseas viceroyalty founded in 1776. The declaration and fight for independence (1810–1818) was followed by an extended civil war that lasted until 1861, culminating in the country's reorganization as a federation. The country thereafter enjoyed relative peace and stability, with several waves of European immigration, mainly Italians and Spaniards, radically reshaping its cultural and demographic outlook; over 60% of the population has full or partial Italian ancestry, and Argentine culture has significant connections to Italian culture.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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ARS | Argentine peso | $ | 2 |
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EN | English language |
FR | French language |
DE | German language |
GN | Guarani language |
IT | Italian language |
ES | Spanish language |