Fun facts about Paraná
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The Paraná River was once home to the Guaíra Falls, which were said to rival the Iguazu Falls.
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The Paraná River is a river in south-central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina for some 4,880 kilometres (3,030 mi). Among South American rivers, it is second in length only to the Amazon River.
From the “Course” section
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Photo: Luis Argerich from Buenos Aires, Argentina · CC BY 2.0
The Paraná River forms a natural boundary between Paraguay and Brazil for approximately 200 km.
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The Paraná River is a river in south-central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina for some 4,880 kilometres (3,030 mi). Among South American rivers, it is second in length only to the Amazon River.
From the “Course” section
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Photo: Luis Argerich from Buenos Aires, Argentina · CC BY 2.0
The Paraná and its tributaries form a massive drainage basin that includes much of the south-central part of South America.
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The Paraná River is a river in south-central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina for some 4,880 kilometres (3,030 mi). Among South American rivers, it is second in length only to the Amazon River.
From the “Uses” section
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Photo: Luis Argerich from Buenos Aires, Argentina · CC BY 2.0
The Paraná River delta is considered one of the world's greatest bird-watching destinations.
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The Paraná River is a river in south-central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina for some 4,880 kilometres (3,030 mi). Among South American rivers, it is second in length only to the Amazon River.
From the “Uses” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Luis Argerich from Buenos Aires, Argentina · CC BY 2.0
The agreement on navigation rights for the Paraná River was signed in January 1973.
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The Paraná River is a river in south-central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina for some 4,880 kilometres (3,030 mi). Among South American rivers, it is second in length only to the Amazon River.
From the “Navigation rights” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Luis Argerich from Buenos Aires, Argentina · CC BY 2.0