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Paraguay War
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The war concluded without a formal peace treaty signed by all parties. Instead, bilateral agreements were negotiated:
Argentina acquired significant territories in the Misiones Province and consolidated control over the upper Paraná River region.
Brazil gained recognition of its expanded borders in the north and secured paramount influence over regional affairs.
Uruguay, though less directly engaged militarily, benefited from the confirmation of its borde… -
Rio De La Plata
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The Río de la Plata (River of Silver) is a vast estuarine system located in southeastern South America, formed by the confluence of the Paraná River and the Uruguay River. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean between Uruguay to the north and Argentina to the south. While commonly referred to as a river, it is technically the world's widest estuary, measuring up to 220 kilometers (137 miles) across at its widest point near t…
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Rio De La Plata
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Hydrology and Salinity
The system is characterized by a low gradient and shallow depth across much of its expanse. Freshwater input from the massive drainage basin of the Paraná River dominates the upper reaches, leading to a distinct stratification of salinity. Salinity levels fluctuate significantly based on the season; during periods of high fluvial discharge (typically spring floods), the saltwater wedge is pushed further westward, sometimes reaching as far upstream as Rosario 3.
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Rio De La Plata
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Economic Activity
The economic life of the nations bordering the system is inextricably linked to the estuary. It provides access to the interior of the continent via the Paraná River and its extensive network of tributaries.
Port Operations