The name literally means "between rivers" because it is bordered by the Paraná River (west and south) and Uruguay River (east, bordering Uruguay).
It is also bordered by the provinces of Buenos Aires (south), Santa Fe (west), and Corrientes (north).
Capital: Paraná (on the Paraná River).
Population: approximately 1.3 million inhabitants (as of 2022).
The economy is strongly agricultural: key products include rice (60% of national production), soybeans, wheat, corn, citrus fruits, and poultry.
It is also known for livestock farming.
Tourism plays a major role: Entre Ríos is known as the "national capital of thermal baths" with numerous hot springs, river beaches, carnival (especially in Gualeguaychú, one of Argentina's largest), sport fishing, national parks (such as El Palmar) and historical sites.
Justo José de Urquiza, an important figure in Argentine history, came from this province.
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