Administrative organization and biogeography
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The region of the Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins is split into three provinces: Cachapoal, Cardenal Caro and Colchagua. It has a total of 33 comunas (counties).
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A few comunas (counties) of the Colchagua province are Peralillo, Palmilla, Nancagua, Lolol and Chepica, among others.
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The protected wild area found in the region are Palmas de Cocalan National Park and Rio de los Cipreses National Reserve.
Regional economy
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Agriculture, and mainly the cultivation of fruit are some of the most important primary activities that take place in the region.
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Besides copper and molybdenum, silver and gold are also extracted from the El Teniente mine.
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This zone’s export products are shipped from other regions, because there are no ports here.
Tourist attractions
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Pichilemu is nationally known as the surf capital.
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The most important rodeo event held in the city of Rancagua is the Champion de Chile.
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Chimbarongo is renowned for its whicker handicrafts.
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