San Luis Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids San Luis |
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| Divisions | 9 departments | ||
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| Capital | San Luis | ||
| Area | 76,748 km² (29,633 sq mi) | ||
| Population | 432,310 (2010) | ||
| Density | 5.6 /km² (15 /sq mi) | ||
| Governor | Claudio Poggi | ||
| - Senators | Liliana Negre de Alonso, Adolfo Rodríguez Saá, Daniel Pérsico | ||
| Timezone | ART (UTC−3) | ||
| ISO 3166-2 code | AR-D | ||
| Demonym | Puntano | ||
San Luis is a province in Argentina. It is located in the central part of the country. A large salt flat, called the Pampa de las Salinas, is found here. The beautiful Sierra de las Quijadas National Park is also in San Luis.
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Getting Around San Luis
Railways and Travel
The first trains arrived in San Luis in 1875. This helped people and goods travel across the province. Today, trains are still an important way to get around.
What San Luis Produces
Mining for Materials
Mining is a key activity in San Luis. People mostly dig for materials used in construction. These include limestone and marble. These rocks are used to build houses and other structures.
Other Important Minerals
San Luis also has mines for other valuable minerals. These include tungsten, uranium, and salt. Tungsten is a strong metal used in many industries. Uranium is used for energy. Salt is used in food and other products.
| 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 | |
Images for kids
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Juan Saá, an early leader who supported San Luis's independence.
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Officials from the Justicialist Party meet in San Luis. You can see pictures of Juan and Evita Perón on the wall. The Rodríguez Saá brothers are sitting in the middle.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de San Luis para niños
