The Strait of Magellan lies between the mainland of South America and the island of Tierra Del Fuego. The strait was named after the explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, who was the first to navigate around the southern tip of South America.
Translated from the Spanish language to mean "Land of Fire", Tierra Del Fuego is an archipelago (groupor chain of islands) just south of the South American mainland that is divided between Chile and Argentina.See map and other link(s) for more information:
Punta Arenas is located in the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. It is the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, Magallanes and Antarctic Region. Tierra del Fuego is known for its remote and rugged landscapes, as well as its unique wildlife.
The peninsula to the south of Tierra del Fuego is part of Antarctica. Specifically, it is called "Graham Land".
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Fuego means fire, in Spanish. Tierra del Fuego is at the southernmost tip of South America.
The narrow body of water that separates Tierra del Fuego from South America is The Strait of Magellan. The strait also separates other islands from South America.
Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago divided between Argentina and Chile.
Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago divided between Argentina and Chile.
Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago divided between Argentina and Chile.
Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago divided between Argentina and Chile.
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Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago located off the southern tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile.
Chile.
No. Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago located in the southernmost tip of the Americas. It has a main island divided between Argentina and Chile and several smaller islands.
The island of Tierra del Fuego is shared by Argentina and Chile. The eastern part of the island belongs to Argentina, while the western part belongs to Chile.
Argentina and Chile share Tierra del Fuego. The island is divided between the two countries, with the western part belonging to Chile and the eastern part to Argentina.
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