Atacama Plateau: Quick Facts

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Map of Argentina and surrounding countries in South America, highlighting the location of the Atacama Plateau in the northwest near the border with Chile. An inset map shows the plateau's position within Argentina. Major cities, international boundaries, and key geographic features are labeled.

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