Fram, Paraguay facts for kids
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Fram
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Fram, Paraguay
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 Fram, Paraguay
Location in Paraguay
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| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Itapúa Department |
| Founded | March 20, 1927 |
| Elevation | 195 m (640 ft) |
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| • Total | 6,923 |
| Time zone | UTC-04 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-03 (ADT) |
| Area code(s) | 0516 |
Fram (also called Colonia Fram) is a city and one of 30 districts in the Itapúa Department of Paraguay.
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History of Fram
Fram was started on March 20, 1927. A Norwegian man named Pedro Cristophensen founded it with Mateo Sanchez, who was from Carmen del Paraná. Before it was called Fram, its old name was Apereá.
Many people living in Fram today have roots from different countries. Their families came from places like Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and Japan.
What Does "Fram" Mean?
The name "Fram" comes from the Norwegian language. It means "Forward."
This name was inspired by a famous ship. The ship was also called Fram. It carried the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen and his team to the Arctic ice in 1893.
Fram is also known as "The Capital of Wheat." It got this nickname because it has been a major area for growing wheat since it was founded.
People Living in Fram
According to a government survey from 2002, Fram has about 6,923 people living there. About half of these people, 3,414, live in the city area.
Where is Fram Located?
The city of Fram is located in Paraguay. It is about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northwest of Encarnación. It is also 22 kilometers (13 miles) northeast of Carmen del Paraná.
You can reach Fram by taking Route Number 1. You would turn off at Coronel Bogado. Another way is to take Route Number 6 and turn off at Capitán Miranda.
Fram's Economy and Community
Fram has grown a lot in recent years. This is because its citizens work together to solve community problems. For example, the city has a special system that helps all its residents get health care.
Fram has become an important place for development in Paraguay. It shows how a community can manage itself and grow. People and businesses in Fram work well together.
The main ways people make money in Fram are through farming and agribusiness. They also raise livestock like pigs and poultry. A beautiful Orthodox church adds to the scenery of this growing city.
See also
In Spanish: Fram (Paraguay) para niños
