The Itaipu Dam
- The largest construction of its kind in the world.
- The River Parana, which forms a natural border between Brazil & Paraguay.
- Started in 1957 & taking 16 years to complete
- In 1995 produced 78% of Paraguay’s and 25% of Brazil’s energy needs
- In its construction, the amount of iron & steel used was equivalent to over 300 Eiffel Towers, & the volume of concrete needed was equal to 210 football stadiums.
Furthermore, the course of the 7th biggest river in the world change and 50 million tons if earth & rock remove.