Patagonia
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Who arrived in Patagonia aboard the HMS Beagle?
Charles Darwin
Which explorer discovered Patagonia?
Ferdinand Magellan
When was Patagonia discovered?
1520
What mountains run through Patagonia?
Andes
What countries are part of Patagonia?
Argentina and Chile
What continent is Patagonia on?
South America
What does the word Patagonia mean?
big feet
What animals are raised in Patagonia?
sheep
What are the pamperos?
strong winds
Why was Patagonia given its name?
the oversized boots the Indians there wore
