Department of central Argentina, bounded by the Río Colorado to the south, and characterized by the plains of the eastern pampas and salt marshes; population (1991) 260,000; area 143,400 sq km/55,367 sq mi; capital Santa Rosa. Cereal crops are grown and there is stock raising.
The red disc, set towards the hoist, recalls the fight for independence. Green represents Islam, fertility, and the country's youth. Effective date: 25 January 1972.