Concordia, in Argentina, has been attracting more and more tourists and expatriates since a few years. It is known to be a developing city.
Located in the province of Entre Rio in Argentina, the city of Concordia has been attracting thousands of expatriates from around the world since a few years. In fact, more and more tourists have been visiting the region, some of which have settled there. Moreover, the number of French expatriates in the region continues to increase.
Economy
Stretching over some 3,259 km2, Concordia lies a few hundred kilometers away from Buenos Aires, on the right bank of the Rio Uruguay. Its economy relies mainly on agriculture: wheat, maize, sorghum, soybeans as well as fruits such as oranges, lemon and tangerine. Moreover, this Argentinian city has been nicknamed the « Citrus City » since 1963. Cattle and sheep breeding is also an important economic hub in the region.
Concordia also has an industrial center which has been booming since several years. In fact, many industries and national and international companies have been set up there. There are active in different sectors such as production, processing, export, etc.
Moreover, tourism has recently become an important economic pole in the region. Hotels and tourist facilities are being built across the city in order to provide greater choice and maximum facilities to the tourists who are visiting the city. Concordia is known as an eco-tourist destination has its rich fauna and flora natural, its impressive panorama and beautiful beaches.
Thus, it should not be difficult to find employment in different sectors at Concordia. Tourism and construction, as well as industry are the main employment pools.
Good to know:
The provincial government is planning to transform the Concordia's regional airport into an international airport. The port should also should be operational soon in order to give a new dynamism to the city's economy.
Features
Concordia has the largest thermal power plant in all of Argentina, the Salto Grande Plant. It serves the majority of the region and the province of Buenos Aires. Concordia also has a few universities, public hospitals and private clinics, shopping centers, as well as golf courses, a racetrack, etc.
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