A major river of South America forming much of the border between Argentina and Uruguay before joining the Parana to create the Rio de la Plata estuary. Its lower course carries significant hydroelectric development shared between the two countries.
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Source Uruguay River (Wikipedia)
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Wikidata: Uruguay River
Uruguay River (Wikipedia)
Shaped By: Canyon Formation, Formation statement for target 287626Quote, Shaped By: Canyon Formation, Formation statement for target 287626
This canyon formed during the Ice Age, when the climate was drier and the river was narrower.
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