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Maule

River rising in Lake Maule (at an altitude of 2,100 m/6,904 ft) in the Maule region of central Chile. Its length is around 224 km/139 mi, and it flows into the Pacific Ocean near Constitución.

Maule

Region in the fertile Central Valley area of Chile; area 30,325 sq km/11,708 sq mi; population (1996) 890,195. The region comprises the provinces of Curico, Talca, Linares, and Cauqueries. The capital is Talca. Wine is the chief product of the region; wineries in the Maule Valley produce fine Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines. Livestock ranching and arable farming (notably, wheat) are also widespread. On the coast, Maule's main resort is Constitución. High volcanic peaks in the east of the region include Azul (3,810 m/12,450 ft) and Longavi (3,242 m/10,636 ft).



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