Biobío Region (Región del Biobío)
The Region of the Biobío is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by Argentina, on the north by the Chilean Region of Ñuble, and on the south by the Chilean Region of Araucanía.
The Region has been hit by many Chilean earthquakes, including the most powerful earthquake ever recorded (in 1960) and the great earthquake of 2010. Many communities in the region were greatly affected by the earthquake of 2010 and the subsequent tsunami. That earthquake damaged Talcahuano and Dichato; the tsunami destroyed much of what remained of the port town.
Map - Biobío Region (Región del Biobío)
Map
Country - Chile
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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CLP | Chilean peso | $ | 0 |
CLF | Unidad de Fomento | 4 |
ISO | Language |
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ES | Spanish language |