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Misiones Province

Imagine a land shaped like a giant leaf, full of amazing nature and old stories!

Images

Flag of Misiones province in Argentina

Flag of Misiones province in Argentina

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UFO sighting in Cuña Piru Valley (Ruiz de Montoya, Misiones Province, Argentina)
Argentine Black-and-white Tegu, Iguazú Department, Misiones Province, Argentina imported from iNaturalist photo 330864225
Posadas, Misiones Province, Argentina - panoramio (3)
Confiscated drugs at Misiones Province by the Police of Misiones (Policía de Misiones) 02
Flag-map of Misiones Province
Horno (adobe oven) in Ruiz de Montoya (Misiones Province, Argentina)
Argentine Black-and-white Tegu, Iguazú Department, Misiones Province, Argentina imported from iNaturalist photo 330864169
Map of Misiones Province
Confiscated drugs at Misiones Province by the Police of Misiones (Policía de Misiones) 01
Mapa rutas argentinas (Província de Misiones); Argentina road map (Misiones Province).
Camponotus sericeiventris - Misiones Province, Argentina (11003988996)

Key Facts

Location
Northeastern corner of Argentina.
Area
About 11,510 square miles (29,800 square kilometers).
Capital
Posadas.
Languages
Spanish is the main language.
Fun Fact
Four ancient mission sites in Misiones are UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

Where is This Leafy Land?

Misiones Province is like Argentina's special green hat, way up in the northeast corner! It's shaped like a big leaf. To its left is Paraguay, and to its right and bottom is Brazil. A little bit of Argentina, called Corrientes Province, is on its bottom left. It's a very green place, almost like a giant jungle!

The Oldest Stories Ever Told!

A long, long time ago, brave people called Jesuits came to Misiones to build special villages. They wanted to share their stories and help people. They built four amazing places that are now super famous! These old buildings are so important that people from all over the world come to see them. They are like ancient treasures hidden in the green!

What's Growing There?

Misiones is bursting with life! It's covered in lush green forests, like a giant playground of trees. Imagine trees taller than a school bus, with colorful birds flying around. It's a very warm and wet place, perfect for plants and animals to grow big and strong. Lots of amazing creatures call this leafy land their home.

What Do People Do?

People in Misiones love their land! Many work with the plants, like growing yummy fruits or trees for wood. Some people work in the towns, helping visitors learn about the province's history and nature. They are proud of their home and love sharing its beauty and stories with everyone who visits.

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