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Córdoba is an Argentine province, located in the centre of the country. Its capital, Córdoba, is the second largest city in the country.

Its neighbouring provinces are (clockwise from the north): Santiago del Estero, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, San Luis, La Rioja and Catamarca.

Together with Santa Fe and Entre Ríos, the province is part of the Central Region.

Area: 165,321 km²

Population: 3,066,801 (2001)

Density: 18.6/km²

Cordoba's economy is the third largest in Argentina, behind only the Province of Buenos Aires and the city of Buenos Aires, itself.

Agriculture and livestock provide 10% of the province's output, well above the national average.

Agriculture is centered in soybeans, wheat and maize, and other cereals. Cattle and sheep enjoy the grass of Cordoba's green hills.

The province provides the nation with 15% of its beef production and 28% of its dairy output. The food industry around oil, milk and cereal derivatives is also very important, candy-maker Arcor being one of the most important.

The installation of the Fábrica Militar de Aviones in 1927, and subsequent state-owned industries began making Córdoba among the most important industrial centres in Argentina. Today, 250 manufacturers of either motor vehicles or auto parts operate in Cordoba, making it Argentina's "motor province."

This brief overview explains why you should consider visiting this province on an agricultural tour.

For more information, please visit our agritours page.