Uruguays lands vary from $5 upward. averaging about $20. Taking in account the relative productivity. nearness to seaport. and other considerations. land values in the various countries considered will not average more than from onetenth to onefifth of similar lands in the United States. Moreover. the Governments of each country encourage immigration by the establishment of homesteads and the sale of lands on easy terms. To this numerous other advantages and inducements are added. Paraguay not only gives a homestead but pays part of the immigrants passage. furnishes seed for the first years crop. exempts personal property from duty at the ports. and exempts his property from local taxation for 10 years. "Chile of Today" says. on page 75. that 75.000.000 acres of land fit for grazing are yet untaken. and can be bought for from $2 to $3 per acre. and each acre will graze three to four head of cattle. Australia has liberal land laws for lease. homestead. or Crown purchase. Team of horses is furnished settlers and cash advanced for necessary improvements.
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