União da Vitória
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União da Vitória is a city located in the south of the State of Paraná
, Brazil. Its population was about 51.858 people in 2006. In the economic area, União da Vitória's GDP (Gross Domestic Product
) is of US$ 115,364,648.65.
s that usually came from the central villages of Rio Grande do Sul
in order to sell their bovines in the Southeast Region
larger cities, such as Sorocaba
, due to the discovery of a shallow passage in the middle of Iguazu River
called "Vau do Iguaçu". Years later, on March 27, 1890, dismembered of Palmas
, the city of União da Vitória was founded.
After that, European immigrants, such as Ukrainians
, Poles
, Germans
and Italians settled with their families in the region, attracted mainly by the similar climate
, topography
, vegetation
and opportunity of having a better quality of life.
In the early 20th century, the Contestado War
, a conflict that Paraná, Santa Catarina and Argentina
contested the region rich in "erva mate" and crossed by an important railway. Due to the war, the area had been completely destroyed; so that, the existent city of União da Vitória, at the Iguazu Valley, started its renovation and development.
In the 1950s, the city was getting larger and the economy
increasing by wood and yerba mate production and the beginning of this products exportation; but its golden age did not last long.
Nowadays, the latest immigrations were mainly Arabs, Jews and Lebanese
.
is of 0.793, classified as medium at this kind of measure.
Its quality of life is one of the best in Paraná. The literacy
rate, number of houses with water
, sewage treatment
and electricity
are all over 90% of application in the city.
The tourist attractions are also explored; its waterfalls (more than eighty documented) are organized in a guided route with boat and car trip, kayak and trekking, called "Rota das Cachoeiras" (Route of the Waterfalls) visited by many people from the country.
The city is widely known for its universities in the Southern Region of Brazil, gathering a large quantity of students from the south of Paraná and the north of Santa Catarina
.
region in the Köppen climate classification
. Temperatures on summer can reach 86°F (30°C) and on winter 27°F (-3°C). It is normal to occur frost
s and rarily snowfall.
and at 752 meters above the sea level
. The city borders its interstate neighbour Porto União
, Santa Catarina; both are known as "Gêmeas do Iguaçu" (Iguazu Twins).
The city is 238 kilometers far from Curitiba
, the capital of Paraná State and the municipality's area is of 720 square kilometers and the population density
is of 72 people per square kilometer.
Being located between the Second and the Third Plateaus, the city's topography is characterized by extrusive igneous mountains origined in the Paraná Flood Basalt
; making this region full of waterfalls and creeks nationally known.
Paraná (state)
Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,...
, Brazil. Its population was about 51.858 people in 2006. In the economic area, União da Vitória's GDP (Gross Domestic Product
Gross domestic product
Gross domestic product refers to the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period. GDP per capita is often considered an indicator of a country's standard of living....
) is of US$ 115,364,648.65.
History
The colonization of the region begun in the end of the 19th century with the troopTroop
A troop is a military unit, originally a small force of cavalry, subordinate to a squadron and headed by the troop leader. In many armies a troop is the equivalent unit to the infantry section or platoon...
s that usually came from the central villages of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
in order to sell their bovines in the Southeast Region
Southeast Region, Brazil
The Southeast Region of Brazil is composed by the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is the richest region of the country, responsible for approximately 60% of the Brazilian GDP. São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais are three richest states of Brazil,...
larger cities, such as Sorocaba
Sorocaba
Sorocaba is a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Sorocaba is the fourth largest city in the state of São Paulo. Outside the Greater São Paulo region, it ranks behind only Campinas, Sao Jose dos Campos and Ribeirão Preto...
, due to the discovery of a shallow passage in the middle of Iguazu River
Iguazu River
The Iguazu River is a river in Brazil and Argentina. It is an important tributary of the Paraná River. The Iguazu River is long, with a drainage basin of .-Course:...
called "Vau do Iguaçu". Years later, on March 27, 1890, dismembered of Palmas
Palmas, Paraná
Palmas is a small city in the south of the Brazilian state of Paraná. Palmas is located in the mountainous area of Paraná and is in the mesorregião of Southcentral Paraná. Palmas is the capital of the microregion of the same name. Its coordinates are 26.483667/26°29'3" S and the longitude is...
, the city of União da Vitória was founded.
After that, European immigrants, such as Ukrainians
Ukrainians
Ukrainians are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Ukraine, which is the sixth-largest nation in Europe. The Constitution of Ukraine applies the term 'Ukrainians' to all its citizens...
, Poles
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
, Germans
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
and Italians settled with their families in the region, attracted mainly by the similar climate
Climate
Climate encompasses the statistics of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, rainfall, atmospheric particle count and other meteorological elemental measurements in a given region over long periods...
, topography
Topography
Topography is the study of Earth's surface shape and features or those ofplanets, moons, and asteroids...
, vegetation
Vegetation
Vegetation is a general term for the plant life of a region; it refers to the ground cover provided by plants. It is a general term, without specific reference to particular taxa, life forms, structure, spatial extent, or any other specific botanical or geographic characteristics. It is broader...
and opportunity of having a better quality of life.
In the early 20th century, the Contestado War
Contestado War
The Contestado War , broadly speaking, was a guerrilla war for land between settlers and landowners, the latter supported by the Brazilian state's police and military forces, that lasted from October 1912 to August 1916....
, a conflict that Paraná, Santa Catarina and Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
contested the region rich in "erva mate" and crossed by an important railway. Due to the war, the area had been completely destroyed; so that, the existent city of União da Vitória, at the Iguazu Valley, started its renovation and development.
In the 1950s, the city was getting larger and the economy
Economy
An economy consists of the economic system of a country or other area; the labor, capital and land resources; and the manufacturing, trade, distribution, and consumption of goods and services of that area...
increasing by wood and yerba mate production and the beginning of this products exportation; but its golden age did not last long.
Nowadays, the latest immigrations were mainly Arabs, Jews and Lebanese
Demographics of Lebanon
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Lebanon, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population....
.
Development
União da Vitória's HDIHuman Development Index
The Human Development Index is a composite statistic used to rank countries by level of "human development" and separate "very high human development", "high human development", "medium human development", and "low human development" countries...
is of 0.793, classified as medium at this kind of measure.
Its quality of life is one of the best in Paraná. The literacy
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
rate, number of houses with water
Water industry
The water industry provides drinking water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of the economy. The water industry includes manufacturers and suppliers of bottled water...
, sewage treatment
Sewage treatment
Sewage treatment, or domestic wastewater treatment, is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater and household sewage, both runoff and domestic. It includes physical, chemical, and biological processes to remove physical, chemical and biological contaminants...
and electricity
Electrical power industry
The electric power industry provides the production and delivery of electric energy, often known as power, or electricity, in sufficient quantities to areas that need electricity through a grid connection. The grid distributes electrical energy to customers...
are all over 90% of application in the city.
Economy
Mainly based in the wood industry, internationally known for its wooden furniture, which is exported all over the world including the United States and Europe.The tourist attractions are also explored; its waterfalls (more than eighty documented) are organized in a guided route with boat and car trip, kayak and trekking, called "Rota das Cachoeiras" (Route of the Waterfalls) visited by many people from the country.
The city is widely known for its universities in the Southern Region of Brazil, gathering a large quantity of students from the south of Paraná and the north of Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina (state)
Santa Catarina is a state in southern Brazil with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America. Its capital is Florianópolis, which mostly lies on the Santa Catarina Island. Neighbouring states are Rio Grande do Sul to the south and Paraná to the north. It is bounded on the east by...
.
Climate
União da Vitória is classified as a humid subtropicalHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
region in the Köppen climate classification
Köppen climate classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by Crimea German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen himself, notably in 1918 and 1936...
. Temperatures on summer can reach 86°F (30°C) and on winter 27°F (-3°C). It is normal to occur frost
Frost
Frost is the solid deposition of water vapor from saturated air. It is formed when solid surfaces are cooled to below the dew point of the adjacent air as well as below the freezing point of water. Frost crystals' size differ depending on time and water vapour available. Frost is also usually...
s and rarily snowfall.
Geography
União da Vitória lies on the south bank of Iguazu RiverIguazu River
The Iguazu River is a river in Brazil and Argentina. It is an important tributary of the Paraná River. The Iguazu River is long, with a drainage basin of .-Course:...
and at 752 meters above the sea level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
. The city borders its interstate neighbour Porto União
Porto União
Porto União is a city located in the Northern Plateau in the State of Santa Catarina and in the left bank of Iguazu River, bordering the city of União da Vitória, Paraná...
, Santa Catarina; both are known as "Gêmeas do Iguaçu" (Iguazu Twins).
The city is 238 kilometers far from Curitiba
Curitiba
Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná. It is the largest city with the biggest economy of both Paraná and southern Brazil. The population of Curitiba numbers approximately 1.75 million people and the latest GDP figures for the city surpass US$61 billion according to...
, the capital of Paraná State and the municipality's area is of 720 square kilometers and the population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
is of 72 people per square kilometer.
Being located between the Second and the Third Plateaus, the city's topography is characterized by extrusive igneous mountains origined in the Paraná Flood Basalt
Paraná and Etendeka traps
The Paraná-Etendeka traps comprise a large igneous province which includes both the main Paraná traps as well as the smaller severed portions of the flood basalts at the Etendeka traps in Namibia and Angola. The original basalt flows occurred 128 to 138 million years ago...
; making this region full of waterfalls and creeks nationally known.