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LA ARAUCANÍA

The Andes dominate the Araucanía region, which has a rich geography of ancient volcanoes, lush forests and crystal clear lakes.The area is a very popular tourist destination but also remains an active agricultural zone.

Well known for its apples and pears, the Araucanía region has recently begun exporting quality cherries and berries.

 
 
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Fruit crop surface area by major and minor types

Species
Production Area (ha)
Red Apple Tree
Blueberry
Green Apple Tree
Raspberry
Rosehip
Cherry
European hazelnut tree
Strawberries
Others fruit trees
Lemon Tree
Walnut
Peach Fresh Consumption
European pear tree
European chestnut tree
Common Olive
Kiwifruit
Mulberries
European plum (dehydrated)
Japanese Plum
Others
Total
1,270.50
709.00
551.60
413.35
336.40
182.70
71.30
66.60
55.90
34.60
32.80
27.30
23.70
22.40
15.00
9.70
9.40
8.10
4.50
5,345.5
9,190

Source: VII Censo Agropecuario y Forestal-2007

Other information:
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