Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego

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Tierra del Fuego

Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego (literally, Great Island of the Land of Fire) is an island near the southern tip of South America from which it is separated by the Strait of Magellan. Its western part is in Chile, while the east is in Argentina. It forms the major landmass in the island group also called Tierra del Fuego.

The island has an area of 47,992 km², making it the 29th largest island in the world. Its two pimary towns are Ushuaia and Río Grande, both in Argentina, while its highest point is Monte Darwin (2,488 m), in Chile.

Coordinates: 54°00′S 69°00′W