At its north, this region abuts the desert known as the Gran Chaco, while its south runs into the semi-arid plateau Patagonia.
Most of the sheep farming in this region occurs in the cool zone between Mar del Plata and Tandil. Heavy Italian immigration helped settle this region's Córdoba, Santa Fe, and Mendoza provinces. At its north, this region abuts the desert known as the Gran Chaco, while its south runs into the semi-arid plateau Patagonia. It is the setting for a characteristic romantic literature about the duels of honor fought by the gauchos. For 10 points, identify this region which is home to Buenos Aires and comprises the open plains of Argentina.
Most of the sheep farming in this region occurs in the cool zone between Mar del Plata and Tandil.
the {Pampas} [or La {Pampa}]