Lanus

Lanús, city located in eastern Argentina, at the south of the capital and most important city of Argentina, Buenos Aires. Lanús is a suburb located in the north-east of Buenos Aires Province and it's a part of Greater Buenos Aires.

A major industrial center and served by railroad, the city has industries producing chemicals, armaments, textiles, paper, leather and rubber goods, wire, apparel, and oils and lubricants. It also has tanneries and vegetable and fruit canneries. Lanús is the site of several technical schools. Population (1991) 468,561.

It is also known by its soccer team in the Argentinian's first divition (Primera División Argentina) called as the city (Club Atlético Lanús).

Its most famous son is footballer, Diego Maradona, who is regarded to be one of the best football players.