Lincoln is a city in the province of

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. It is the capital of the district of Lincoln (

Lincoln Partido The Partido de Lincoln is a Partidos of Buenos Aires, partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. It is located in the northwestern part of the province, in central Argentina. As of the 2010 census, this provincial subdivision had a populat ...

). The district of Lincoln was established on July 19, 1865, during a redistricting of Buenos Aires Province. The first settlement of the city of Lincoln occurred in 1871.

Name

The name Lincoln was chosen as a tribute to the recently assassinated

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, 16th

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(1861 to 1865), and enactor of the

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Economy

Lincoln's economy is dominated by agriculture. The main crops are wheat, maize, soy and sunflowers. The district is home to around 500,000 cows and is responsible for 10% of Argentina's honey production. Bees are bred and nourished as champions to compete in international honey producing competitions.

Tourism

Carnival Carnival (known as Shrovetide in certain localities) is a festive season that occurs at the close of the Christian pre-Lenten period, consisting of Quinquagesima or Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday, and Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Carnival typi ...

s held in Lincoln are the main tourist attraction, featuring ''carrozas'', ''cabezudos'', mechanical attractions and a non-stop music and general party ambience. Recently, the city hosts as well the Lincoln Rock Festival. Both events contribute to the arrival of the so-called ''turistas gasoleros'' (inexpensive tourism). Lincoln's main landmark is General San Martín's park with vast, green landscapes and a small lake of clear waters.

Sport

Lincoln is home to a number of football clubs, including; * Rivadavia de Lincoln * El Linqueño * Argentino de Lincoln * Juventud Unida de Lincoln Lincoln is also home to a number of rugby, tennis and basketball clubs and benefits from an 18-hole golf course and a motor racing circuit.

References

Populated places in Buenos Aires Province 1865 establishments in Argentina Cities in Argentina

External links

Municipal website
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