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Argentina–Brazil–Paraguay junction
The Argentina–Brazil–Paraguay Triple Frontier lies where the Iguazú River meets the Paraná. The river junction makes the political geography especially memorable.
Fast Facts
- Foz do Iguaçu is in Brazil, Ciudad del Este in Paraguay and Puerto Iguazú in Argentina.
- The Iguazú joins the Paraná from the east, on the left bank.
- Itaipu is upstream on the Paraná; Iguazú Falls are upstream on the Iguazú.
Connected lessons
- Argentina–Brazil–Paraguay junctionMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- ParanáRelated places
- Itaipu DamRelated places
- La Plata BasinRelated places