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Magellan, Strait of

Map of southern South America highlighting the Strait of Magellan near the southern tip of the continent, between mainland Argentina and Tierra del Fuego. Neighboring countries Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay are labeled, with surrounding oceans and the Falkland Islands also indicated. An inset globe at the bottom left shows the region's global location.

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