FTP, name this sparsely populated plateau east of the Andes, comprising Tierra del Fuego and the southern third of Argentina.
Although explored by Vespucci and Magellan, this region was not settled by Europeans until the 19th century, when the general Julio Roca forcibly removed the native people, now known as Tehuelches. The recent eruption of the Hudson volcano caused a great deal of damage to the local fauna, which includes the guanaco and the rhea. Oil production has begun around the major cities of Rio Gallegos and Comodoro Rivadavia, although the major industry is still sheep raising. FTP, name this sparsely populated plateau east of the Andes, comprising Tierra del Fuego and the southern third of Argentina.
Although explored by Vespucci and Magellan, this region was not settled by Europeans until the 19th century, when the general Julio Roca forcibly removed the native people, now known as Tehuelches.
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