List of rivers of Paraguay facts for kids

Paraguay is a country located in the middle of South America. It's known for its beautiful natural areas, and a big part of its landscape is shaped by its many rivers. Rivers are like natural pathways for water, carrying it from mountains and hills all the way to the ocean. They are super important for everything from transportation and fishing to providing water for farms and cities. This article will introduce you to the main rivers found in Paraguay.

Rivers by Drainage Basin

When we talk about rivers, we often group them by their "drainage basin." Imagine a huge area of land where all the rain and smaller streams eventually flow into one main river. This entire area is called a drainage basin or watershed. All the rivers listed here are part of the La Plata Basin, which is one of the largest river systems in the world! It collects water from a huge part of South America, including Paraguay, and eventually flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

La Plata Basin

• Paraná River
  • Paraguay River
    • Tebicuary River
    • Pilcomayo River
    • Salado River
    • Piribebuy River
    • Confuso River
    • Manduvirá River
    • Jejuy River
      • Yhagüy River
    • Aguaray-Guazú River
    • Negro River
      • Aguaray-Guazú River
    • Jejuí Guazú River
      • Curuguaty River
    • Monte Lindo River
    • Ypané River
    • Aquidabán River
    • Verde River
    • Apa River
    • Melo River
    • Tímane River
    • Bamburral River or Negro
  • Monday River
  • Acaray River
    • Yguazú River
  • Ytambey River
  • Carapá River

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Ríos de Paraguay para niños

• Rivers of Paraguay
• List of rivers of the Americas by coastline