1. Countries of South America
The Southern Grassland Countries

2. The Southern Grassland Countries
Paraguay, Uruguay & Argentina
Southern South America is a Region of Great Physical Diversity Bound Together by a River System
Uruguay & Argentina are Very Wealthy & Urbanized

3. Rivers and Regions
Rio de la Plata is an Estuary, a Broad River Mouth Formed Where a Flooded River Valley Meets the Sea
Andean Region
Highest Peak is in Argentina (22,831 ft.) Gradually Gives Way to a Gently Rolling Piedmont (Foothill)
Grasslands
Pampas of Argentina (Temperate Grassland)
Herded by Guachos (Cowboys)

4. Paraguay Landlocked, but Plata River Provides an Outlet
Most People Live in Highlands
Capital of Asuncion is on Paraguay River
History of Military Dictatorships
Recently Held Democratic Elections

5. Uruguay “River of the Painted Bird” Rio de la Plata River
75% of Land Devoted to Livestock Grazing
Same Gov’t History as Paraguay

6. Argentina 34.6 Million People Spanish or Italian Ancestry
10 Million People Live in Buenos Aires
Highest GNP of Latin American Nations
Buenos Aires Looks to Europe for Fashion, Art, Food & Style
Until 1983 Ruled by Military Dictators