| PARAGUAY Updated 25 September 2012 |
Republic of Paraguay is located in the center of the South American Continent, with a population of 6,541,591,
making it the 103rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Asuncion with a total population of
542,023. 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 Luis Federico Franco Gómez is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government, and, along with
Vice President Oscar Denis Sánchez, achieves that status following the impeachment of President Fernando Armindo
Lugo Méndez on 22 June 2012. Though the president is normally elected through popular vote and holds that position
for a single five-year term, Gomez assumed the role of president having been the elected vice president under Lugo.
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
542,023. 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 Luis Federico Franco Gómez is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government, and, along with
Vice President Oscar Denis Sánchez, achieves that status following the impeachment of President Fernando Armindo
Lugo Méndez on 22 June 2012. Though the president is normally elected through popular vote and holds that position
for a single five-year term, Gomez assumed the role of president having been the elected vice president under Lugo.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.3% (2009 est.)
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| 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 |
