Itaipu Dam

Seven Wonders of the Modern World Research ProjectBy abitak martin

What kind of structure is it? What does it look like?

When was it built? It took 14 years to build January 1970 Construction beganJanuary 1970 Opening date 5 May 1984

Where is it located? Country Brazil Paraguay Locale Foz do Iguaçu Ciudad del Este

What is the purpose of the structure? Why was it built?

hydroelectric supplying 90% of the electricity consumed by Paraguay and 19% of that consumed by Brazil.

How is the structure innovative?

1.02 trillion cubic feet

What makes the structure a "wonder" of the modern world?

It is so big Length 7,919 m (25,981 ft) Height 196 m (643 ft)

What does it look like?

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