Córdoba is Argentina’s second largest city and the capital of Córdoba Province. It covers an area of 576 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.42 million. It is a major land transport hub in central Argentina and has well-developed industries including car and plane manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical and other industries. It is one of the country’s cultural centers with the country’s first university, the National University of Córdoba, an observatory, museums and others.