humidity is 70 to 80%, and the precipitation can reach 1,324 mm. Orography and soil The soil in San Pedro is sedimentary in the north, and with swamps, lagoons and valleys in the south. In the San Joaquín Mountains, natural limit with Caaguazú, the hills: Curuzú, Corazón, Aguaray, Noviretá, Guaviray and San Miguel outstand among others. The hill Cerro Dos de Oro, in Capiibary, is also an important landmark Half the territory of the department is apt for agriculture and cattle. Hydrography The west side of the territory is nurtured by the Paraguay River. The rivers: Ypané, Jejuí Guazú, Aguaraymi, Aguaray Guazú, Maduvirá and Tacuatí cross the entire department. The Corrientes River is by the east of the department. In San Pedro the swamps are abundant: Piripucú, San Antonio, Yetyty, Tapiracuai, Peguahó, Mbutuy, Tobatiry and Aguaraymi. There are also the lagoons Vera and Blanca. The most important ports are: Milagro, Colorado, Santa Rosa, Tacurú Pytá, Uno, Laurel, Jejuí, Mbopicuá, Santa Elena and Uruguaitá. Nature and Vegetation This territory is located between two ecosystems: the Central Forest and the Central Littoral. Due to deforestation, the primary resource of the department, which is the forestall resource, is nowadays the most affected, all as a result of the human activity. Some plant species are in danger of extinction, such as: yvyra paje, cedar, nandyta, victoria cruziana. And among the animal species: the tucan guazú (big toucan), guazutí, jacaré overo, mboi jagua and lobopé. The protected areas are: part of the San Joaquín Mountains, Blanca Lagoon, and the Milagros and Puerto Rosario Swamps. Economy The most important economic activity is cattle farming, and a moderate exploit of agriculture and almost no industry. The region's most important products are: cotton, soy, sugar cane, tobacco, beans, corn, banana, wheat, manioc, sour and sweet oranges. It is considered the number one tobacco, orange and grapefruit producer in the country, and the second best in production of sugar cane. There is also cultivation of sorghum, tangerine, garlic and potatoes. San Pedro is the second best department in cattle and the first in production of poultry, such as turkey, goose and guinea fowl. The industries are: the cotton gin industry, yerba mills and distilleries of petit grain. In less proportion there are also sawmills and food industries such as coconut oil and starch producers. The sawmills have an important volume of production of different kinds of woods. Communication and