Paraguay - Wikipedia
WebParaguay (/ ˈ p ær ə ɡ w aɪ /; Spanish pronunciation: [paɾaˈɣwaj] ⓘ), officially the Republic of Paraguay (Spanish: República del Paraguay; Guarani: Paraguái Tavakuairetã), is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest.
Paraguay | History, Geography, Maps, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 11, 2024 · Paraguay is a landlocked country in south-central South America. Its name is said to derive from the Guaraní word meaning “river that gives birth to the sea,” and its national capital is Asunción.
Paraguay travel - Lonely Planet | South America
WebFrom waterfalls to chipas, everything you need to know for your first trip to Paraguay. Feb 3, 2020 • 5 min read. From its natural landscapes and architecture to its indigenous culture and tasty street food, Paraguay is the perfect South American melting pot. in …
Paraguay country profile - BBC News
WebAug 22, 2023 · Paraguay country profile. 22 August 2023. Landlocked Paraguay is surrounded by Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. Political unrest, corruption and chronic economic problems have plagued its fragile...
Paraguay - World Factbook Glyph
WebParaguay is a country of emigration; it has not attracted large numbers of immigrants because of political instability, civil wars, years of dictatorship, and the greater appeal of neighboring countries. Paraguay first tried to encourage immigration in 1870 in order to rebound from the heavy death toll it suffered during the War of the Triple ...
Paraguay - The World Factbook
WebDec 22, 2021 · Paraguay is the fifth largest soy producer in the world. Drought hit in 2008, reducing agricultural exports and slowing the economy even before the onset of the global recession. The economy fell 3.8% in 2009, as lower world demand and commodity prices caused exports to contract. Severe drought and outbreaks of hoof-and-mouth disease in …
Paraguay Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebDec 5, 2023 · The landlocked nation of Paraguay covers an area of 406,752 sq. km. Located on the east bank of Paraguay River is, Asunción - the national capital and the largest city of Paraguay. It is one of South America's "oldest cities", and is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of Paraguay.
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WebParaguay (/ ˈ p ær ə ɡ w aɪ /; Spanish pronunciation: [paɾaˈɣwaj] ⓘ), officially the Republic of Paraguay (Spanish: República del Paraguay; Guarani: Paraguái Tavakuairetã), is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest.
Paraguay - United States Department of State
WebApr 24, 2024 · The United States supports the consolidation of Paraguay’s democracy and continued economic reform—the cornerstones of cooperation among countries in The United States established diplomatic relations with Paraguay in 1861, approximately fifty years after Paraguay declared independence from Spain.
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WebBackground. Paraguay achieved its independence from Spain in 1811. The 35-year military dictatorship of Alfredo STROESSNER ended in 1989, and Paraguay has held relatively free and regular presidential elections since the country's return to democracy.
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