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Paraguay River

Imagine a super-long river that's like a watery highway through South America!

Images

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Paraguay River and Ciudad Del Este (Paraguay) from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, Jan. 2011 - Flickr - PhillipC
Paraguay River, taken from the border bridge (February 2014)
Uruguay, histórico campeón, la selección más laureada de la Copa América con 15 títulos | 110724-9442-jikatu
Sunset on the Paraguay River
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Paraguay River and Ciudad Del Este (Paraguay) from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, Jan. 2011
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Map of setlements in the Paraguay River
Cáceres, Brazilian Mato Grosso State, by Paraguay River
Cidade de Cáceres, Mato Grosso, às margens do Rio Paraguai / Cáceres, Brazilian Mato Grosso State, by Paraguay River
Rio Paraguai bem cheio / Pretty full Paraguay River, perto de / around Puerto Antequera

Key Facts

Location
South-central South America.
Length
About 2,695 kilometers (1,675 miles).
Countries it flows through
Brazil and Paraguay.
Fun Fact
It forms borders between countries, like a natural watery line!

Meet the Giant River!

The Paraguay River is a HUGE river in South America. It's so long, it's like stretching a giant blue ribbon across the land for a super long time! It flows through countries like Brazil and Paraguay.

Sometimes, it even makes a border between countries, like a natural fence. This amazing river starts way up north in Brazil and travels all the way down until it meets another big river called the Paraná River. It's a very important watery path for many animals and people.

A River's Long Journey

This river is like a super-long waterslide, but for water! It travels about 2,695 kilometers, which is longer than 1,000 school buses lined up end-to-end. It begins in a place called Mato Grosso in Brazil, which is like the river's starting line.

Then, it winds its way through forests and plains. As it flows, it gets bigger and stronger. Finally, it joins up with the Paraná River, like two friends meeting for a big hug.

This journey makes it a vital part of the land.

Home to Amazing Creatures!

Lots of cool animals call the Paraguay River home! Fish swim in its waters, birds fly above it, and other creatures live on its banks. The river provides them with water to drink and a place to find food.

It's like a giant, natural swimming pool and a grocery store all in one for the animals. The health of the river is super important for all the plants and animals that depend on it to survive and thrive. It's a busy, watery world!

Why This River is Super Special

The Paraguay River is like a superhighway for boats! People use it to travel and to move things from one place to another. It helps connect different towns and cities.

It also brings water to farms, helping plants grow. This means more food for everyone! The river is a treasure for the countries it flows through, helping them in many ways, from giving them water to helping them trade with each other.

It's a true gift from nature.

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