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Maule River

river, Chile
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The Maule River is located in central Chile and flows into the Pacific Ocean. It is said to have marked the southern boundary of the Inca Empire. The region is primarily agricultural, with crops like rice, beets, and beans, as well as wine grapes and wheat. The Maule region is also prone to earthquakes, experiencing a significant one in 2010. The Maule River is distinct from the Loa River, which is the longest river in northern Chile and flows through the Atacama Desert.12

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