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Geography of Rosario - Coggle Diagram
Geography of Rosario
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Location
40 m above sea level, meaning it has a moderate climate.
300 km NW of Buenos Aires, and lies on the Paraná River, which is the second longest river in South America.
The city is made up of 6 districts, each with distinctive characteristics.
It is located in the Santa Fe province, Argentina.
Industry
Rosario was the first Argentinian port to export goods, and this drew in migrant workers
Alongside its port facilities, the city has also developed as a milling and meat-packing centre for the region, which has attracted people from across Argentina
The city's first industry was the farming of livestock, and this fuelled the city's early growth through farming in the immediate area and trade
There has also been dramatic increases in the growth of soybeans, which are needed for foodstuffs, vegetable oil, and other products
Infrastructure
Has rail, river and air transport links which have helped it to develop as an important industrial centre
Its location on the Paraná River means it is on one of the largest and busiest waterways in the world
Dockside development means that it is a key point for the import and export of agricultural products