Paraguay Geography gives overall information on location, climate, topography, environmental conditions and natural resource of the country.
Paraguay Geography helps one to form an over all idea on the country.
Paraguay is a land locked country between Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia in South America. The latitude and longitude of the country is 23°S and 58°W respectively. The Rio Paraguai River dissects the country into two halves. The eastern portion is called Paranena region and the western portion is called the Gran Chaco region. According to the physical geography of Paraguay mainly grassy plains and wooded hills lays in the eastern Paraguay and Gran Chaco region has marshy lands.
According to the Geography of Paraguay, climate of Paraguay varies a great deal between Paranena region and in the Gran Chaco region in Paraguay. Paranena region has a subtropical climate while the Chaco has a tropical climate.
The natural resources of the country include:
- hydropower
- timber
- iron ore
- manganese
- limestone
Interior Atlantic Forest of Paraguay covers mainly the eastern portion of the country. Two natural reserves San Rafael National Park and Mbaracayu Natural Reserve are located in Paraguay forests. These are the abode of a large variety of flora and fauna. Soft and hardwood trees, Yerba mate and several varieties of ferns are found in the forests. A number of endemic species of birds are also located here. San Rafael National Park is the paradise for birds. A huge rate of deforestation is recently being witnessed.
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