Formosa Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Formosa |
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| Capital | Formosa | ||
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| Area | 72,066 km² (27,825 sq mi) | ||
| Population | 530,162 | ||
| Density | 7.40 /km² (19 /sq mi) | ||
| Governor | Gildo Insfrán | ||
| - Senators | Adriana Bortolozzi, Luis Petcoff Naidenoff, José Mayans | ||
| Timezone | ART (UTC−3) | ||
| ISO 3166-2 code | AR-P | ||
| Demonym | Formoseño | ||
Formosa Province is a province in northeastern Argentina. It's located in the northern part of the country. Its northeast side touches Asunción, Paraguay, which is the capital city of Paraguay. The capital city of Formosa Province is also called Formosa.
People from Formosa Province are called Formoseño (for males) or Formoseña (for females).
Geography and Nature
Formosa Province is known for its flat lands and many rivers. The Paraguay River flows along its eastern border. This river is very important for trade and transportation.
The province has special areas to protect its nature and wildlife. These include the Río Pilcomayo National Park and the Formosa National Reserve. These places help keep the natural environment safe for plants and animals.
History of Formosa
The city of Formosa was founded by Commander Luis Jorge Fontana. He was an important person who helped develop the area a long time ago.
Formosa became an official province of Argentina in 1955. Before that, it was a national territory. This change gave the people of Formosa more control over their own government.
Government
Like other provinces in Argentina, Formosa has its own government. It has a governor who leads the province. It also has senators who represent the province in the national government. These leaders help make decisions for the people of Formosa.
Images for kids
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Commander Luis Jorge Fontana, founder of the city of Formosa and the territory's foremost early promoter
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The Port of Formosa along the Paraguay River
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Freight rail station in the city of Formosa
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Formosa para niños
| Provinces of Argentina |  |
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| Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires Province | Catamarca | Chaco | Chubut | Córdoba | Corrientes | Entre Ríos | Formosa | Jujuy | La Pampa | La Rioja | Mendoza | Misiones | Neuquen | Río Negro | Salta | San Juan | San Luis | Santa Cruz | Santa Fe | Santiago del Estero | Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands | Tucumán | |
