Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana is one of the largest dams in the world. Which of the following two countries have this as a joint project ?

Question

YESPYQ · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: Brazil and Paraguay. The Itaipu Dam, located on the Parana River at the bor- der of Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), is one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the world. Completed in 1984, it is managed by Itaipu Binacional, equally owned by Brazil and Paraguay. The dam generates over 14,000 MW of electricity, supplying nearly 90% of Paraguay’s energy needs and about 15% of Brazil’s consumption. It remains a sym- bol of successful binational cooperation and a major contributor to renewable energy production globally. 468

Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana is one of the largest dams in the world. Which of the following two countries have this as a joint project ?

Practice more Geography PYQs

More UPSC Geography PYQs