Aluminé River

	Aluminé River The Aluminé River is a geographical feature of Neuquén Province, Argentina. It flows southward from Lake Aluminé, near the town of Aluminé, for around 170 km (105 mi), past which it becomes a tributary of the Collón Curá River (near Junín de los Andes). See also List of rivers of Argentina This is a list of rivers of Argentina. Longest Rivers By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Rivers in the table above are in bold. La Plata Basin R� ... References * Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993. GEOnet Names Server Rivers of Argentina {{Argentina-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alumine Lake Alumine or Aluminé may refer to: Aluminium Aluminé (town), a town in Neuquén Province, Argentina Aluminé Lake, a lake in Neuquén Province, Argentina Aluminé River The Aluminé River is a geographical feature of Neuquén Province, Argentina. It flows southward from Lake Aluminé, near the town of Aluminé, for around 170 km (105 mi), past which it becomes a tributary of the Collón Curá River ( ..., a river in Neuquén Province, Argentina * Aluminé Department, a department located in the western part of Neuquén Province, Argentina {{Disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. It shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and a part of Antarctica. The earliest recorded human prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Neuquén Province Neuquén () is a province of Argentina, located in the west of the country, at the northern end of Patagonia. It borders Mendoza Province to the north, Rio Negro Province to the southeast, and Chile to the west. It also meets La Pampa Province at its northeast corner. History The Neuquén Province receives its name from the Neuquén River. The term ''"Neuquén"'' derives from the Mapudungun word ''"Nehuenken"'' meaning ''drafty'', which the aborigines used for the river. The word (without the accentuation) is a palindrome. Lácar Department in Neuquén Province has the southernmost known remains of maize before it was further diffused by the Inca Empire. Maize remains were found as far south as 40°19' S in Melinquina, with it being found inside pottery dated to 730 ±80 BP and 920 ±60 BP. This maize was probably brought across the Andes from Chile. Inhabited by Tehuelches and Pehuenche, the territory was initially explored by conquistadores coming from Chile. In 1670 a Jesu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Aluminé (town) Aluminé is a second class municipality and the capital city of Aluminé Department located in the west-central part of the Neuquén Province, Argentina. With an economy based on animal husbandry, forest exploitation and tourism, it serves as a service center for the nearby rural areas. Located near the Andes, the town benefits from mountainous landscapes featuring clearwater lakes, streams and typical local vegetation, including the official provincial tree Araucaria araucana, coihue and mallín. It is a popular destination for a variety of outdoor activities, such as trekking, sport-fishing and rafting. History Aluminé is a name of Mapudungun origin, meaning shining at the bottom, referring to the clear waters found in the region. The territory was populated by Mapuche communities under the rule of ''lonco'' Reuque Curá before the Conquest of the Desert. The fortress Paso de los Andes was founded after the Argentine Army reached the area, and the first settlers arrived i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Collón Curá River The Collón Curá River is a geographical feature of Neuquén Province, Argentina. It flows southward from the confluence of the Aluminé and Chimehuin Rivers, near the town of Junín de los Andes, for around , past which it becomes a tributary of the Limay River. The Collón Curá Formation and in turn the South American land mammal age Colloncuran are named after the river. The valley is famous for its two activities: birdwatching and fly fishing. See also * List of rivers of Argentina This is a list of rivers of Argentina. Longest Rivers By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Rivers in the table above are in bold. La Plata Basin * Rí ... References * Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993. GEOnet Names Server Rivers of Neuquén Province Mapuche language Rivers of Argentina {{Argentina-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Junín De Los Andes Junín de los Andes is a first category municipality and administrative center of the Huiliches Department in the province of Neuquén, Argentina. It is located in the south of the province, by the Chimehuin River, on National Route 234, about north of San Martín de los Andes and from the Chapelco Airport, which services the area. Founded in 1883 as a fortress during the Conquest of the Desert, it is the oldest town in the province. It developed as a cattle border town. A mixture of the native Mapuche people's and the Argentine pioneers' influence can be seen in the local culture. Over the years, it became a tourism center near the Lanín National Park and the surrounding Andean lakes. In spring and summer, it is a famous place for birdwatching, fishing and other outdoor activities, being considered Argentina's national trout fishing capital. History The Huiliches area was populated in the pre-Hispanic times. Prior to the expansion of the Argentine state into Patagonia at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	List Of Rivers Of Argentina This is a list of rivers of Argentina. Longest Rivers By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Rivers in the table above are in bold. La Plata Basin * Río de la Plata Uruguay River * Gualeguaychú River * Mocoretá River * Miriñay River * Aguapey River * Pepiri-Guazu River Paraná River * Arrecifes River * Gualeguay River * Nogoyá River * Arroyo del Medio * Saladillo Stream * Ludueña Stream * Carcarañá River ** Tercero River (Calamuchita River) Cuarto River (Saladillo River, Chocancharava River) * Salado River (Salado del Norte, Juramento River, Pasaje River, Calchaquí River) ** Horcones River * Urueña River Arenales River Rosario River Guasamayo River * San Javier River * Feliciano River * Guayquiraró River * Corriente River * Paraná Miní River ** Tapenagá River Palometa River * Santa Lucía ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]