| PARAGUAY Updated 06/10/10 |
Republic of Paraguay is located in the center of the South American Continent, with a population of 6,375,830,
making it the 103rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Asuncion with a total population of
1,212,112. The country encompasses 406,750 square kilometers making it the 59th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina.
President Fernando Armindo Lugo Mendez is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government, and, along
with Vice President Federico Franco Gomez, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for a
single five-year term. Its form of government is a constitutional republic and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 20th of June 1992.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish and Guarani. It counts among its major religions Roman
Catholic, Mennonite and other protestant. As sources of mass communication it has 46 AM, 27 FM, 6 Short Wave
and 5 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Cerro Pero, its highest point at 842 meters and Rio Paraguay, its lowest point at 46
meters. Its principal waterways are Apa River, Verde River and the Parana River, which collectively measure about
3,100 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are sugar, cement, textiles, beverages,
wood products, steel, metallurgy and electric power. Its official currency is the Paraguayan Guarani.
Here’s something you may not know about Paraguay. Dueling in Paraguay is legal as long as both parties are
registered blood donors.
making it the 103rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Asuncion with a total population of
1,212,112. The country encompasses 406,750 square kilometers making it the 59th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina.
President Fernando Armindo Lugo Mendez is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government, and, along
with Vice President Federico Franco Gomez, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for a
single five-year term. Its form of government is a constitutional republic and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 20th of June 1992.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish and Guarani. It counts among its major religions Roman
Catholic, Mennonite and other protestant. As sources of mass communication it has 46 AM, 27 FM, 6 Short Wave
and 5 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Cerro Pero, its highest point at 842 meters and Rio Paraguay, its lowest point at 46
meters. Its principal waterways are Apa River, Verde River and the Parana River, which collectively measure about
3,100 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are sugar, cement, textiles, beverages,
wood products, steel, metallurgy and electric power. Its official currency is the Paraguayan Guarani.
Here’s something you may not know about Paraguay. Dueling in Paraguay is legal as long as both parties are
registered blood donors.
| The Apa River- one of Paraguay's principle waterways |
| Cerro Pero (Cerro Tres Kandu)- Paraguay's highest point near the Bolivian border |
| Asuncion on the Paraguay River- Paraguay's capital and largest city |
| Lindo River |
| Iguacu Falls which are shared with Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil |
| Paraguayan kids |
| Pilcomayo River |
| Tebicuary River |
| Parana River |
Paraguay is another country in South America. Their AIDS prevalence rate is about 0.5%
which may seem high but their death rate and number of people living with AIDS is not too
high which might be good news. In 1989 things didn't look to good after the overthrow of the
dictator that ran the country, but if you visit, you may see how much things have changed
since then.
which may seem high but their death rate and number of people living with AIDS is not too
high which might be good news. In 1989 things didn't look to good after the overthrow of the
dictator that ran the country, but if you visit, you may see how much things have changed
since then.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
| Abi's Home Page |
| Back to |
| Friendship Bridge at Ciudad del Este connecting Paraguay to Brazil |
| Paraguayan Gauchos wearing bombachas- baggy trousers and sombreros |
| Itaipu Dam on the Parana River and Paraguay's border with Brazil- the world's largest hydroelectric energy resource |
| Paraguay's Encarnación on the border with Argentina |
| Puchero- a Paraguayan meat stew with hominy, parsley, pepper, squash, carrots and tomatoes |
| The junction of the Parana and Paraguay Rivers- Paraguay's lowest point |
Read about human rights in my
Dad's World Post Report!
Dad's World Post Report!
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.6% (2007 est.)
21,000
less than 1000
21,000
less than 1000
| Fortin Americo Picco- Paraguay's northernmost point on the border with Bolivia |
| Encarnación on the Rio Parana- Paraguay's southernmost point on the border with Argentina |
| Salto de Guiara- Paraguay's easternmost point on the border with Brazil |
| Boreal of Gran Chaco |
| Dr. Pedro P. Pena- Paraguay's westernmost point on the border with Bolivia |