PARAGUAY

GENERAL INFORMATION Population: 6,454,548 Languages: Spanish Guaraní Religion: 89% Catholic ; 11% Other Ethnicity: Mixed Spanish and Indian Descent –

Mestizo Capital: Asunción

LOCATION Center of South America “Heart of America” Bordered by: Brazil,

Argentina, and Bolivia Total Landlocked

Country

CURRENCY The Guaraní 1 Guaraní = 0.0002 US Dollars

MAJOR CITIES: ASUNCIÓN Economic center of the

country Produces footwear,

textiles, and tobacco Known for soccer and

famous art museums (Museo Nacial de Bellas Artes)

Location: South West Paraguay Asunción

MAJOR CITIES: CIUDAD DEL ESTE Featured in TV shows like NCIS Movies like Miami Vice Area for Shopping and Food Location: About 10km from Asunción

MAJOR CITIES: SAN LORENZO 3rd Most populated city Area of most commerce and trade The National university of Asunción is

located in this city Location: Next to Asunción in the

commerce district of the country

5 INTERESTING PLACES: CASA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA

Built in 1774 Paraguay’s Revolt against Spain began

here “Birthplace of Independence” Great Architecture Location: Asunción

5 INTERESTING PLACES: CASA DE LOS DISPUTADOS Was a Military

College Now is a culture

center for people to learn about their culture

Prime attraction in Asunción

Was a blood bank during the Chaco War

5 INTERESTING PLACES: IGUAZU FALLS Location: On the border of Paraguay,

Brazil, Argentina Very Famous Waterfalls Known for their great views Native vendors sell many cultural items

here such as arrows, headdresses, and pottery

5 INTERESTING PLACES: ITAIPU ZOO Location: Near the Iguazu Falls Known for its rare species of animals Such as:

Giant Anteater Jaguar

5 INTERESTING PLACES: MONDAY FALLS

“Small Sisters” of Iguazu Falls Known for its Natural Beauty It is a series of small waterfalls located

near the Iguazu Falls Draws many tourists every year

FUN FACTS1. Founded by Spaniards –

Guaraní Ancient Tribes2. Founded in 15373. Contains the Pantanal –

Worlds largest freshwater wetland

4. Subtropical Climate5. Major Economic

Activities: Agriculture and Cattle Ranching

FUN FACTS: CONTINUED…6. Largest exporter of

hydroelectric power7. 3rd largest exporter of

Soybeans8. Only 2-3% of the

population live in the east – most live in cities

9. Completely Landlocked10. Contains two of the

largest dams in the world

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