Uruguay and Paraguay

Ch. 8, Section 2, Part 2

 Uruguay
• The grassy plains of Uruguay are
perfect for raising livestock.
• Top exports include the animal products
of meat, wool, and hides.
 Uruguay
• Most of Uruguay’s people live in cities and
towns, with 1/2 living in the capital city of
Montevideo.
• Spanish is the official language, and Roman
Catholicism is the major religion.
• Uruguayans have one of the highest
standards of living in South America (88th in
the world - ~$12,600/capita.
 Paraguay
• The eastern third of Paraguay has rich
soil and grasslands.
• This area was settled by the Spanish.
• The western 2/3 is a great forest area
called the Gran Chaco.
 Paraguay
• Paraguay’s economy is not as strong as
Uruguay’s.
• The average person makes
$4,100/year.
• This makes them 158 out of 228
countries.
 Paraguay
• The world’s largest hydroelectric power
generator lies on Paraguay’s Parana
River.
• The Itaipu Dam allows electricity to be
one of Paraguay’s major exports.