Paraguay

Paraguay (Listeni /ˈpɛərəɡweɪ/), officially the Republic of Paraguay (Spanish: República del Paraguay, pronounced ; Guaraní: Tetã Paraguái ), is a landlocked country in South America.

Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the country from north to south. Due to its central location in South America, it is sometimes referred to as Corazón de América, or the Heart of America.

The Guaraní have been living in Paraguay since prior to the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, when Paraguay became part of the Spanish colonial empire. Paraguay gained independence from Spain in 1811.

Paraguay limita al sur, sudeste y sudoeste con la Argentina, al este con Brasil y al noroeste con Bolivia. Paraguay es un estado laico, democrático y unitario, organizado en 17 gobernaciones o departamentos y una capital.

encontrado grafismos en diversas zonas del Paraguay, en lo que hoy son ciudades, tales como Tacuatí y Paraguarí entre otras; aunque no se puede precisar con exactitud las etnias que los realizaron.

una expedición para liberar al Paraguay, pero fueron derrotadas en la batalla de Tacuarí (9 de marzo de 1811) y en la de Paraguarí por las tropas locales, hasta entonces declaradas realistas.

Paraguay, 1-0, on a late goal by David Villa, the tournament’s leading scorer.

Paraguay Tops Japan on Penalty Kicks Paraguay Tops Japan on Penalty Kicks By JEFFREY MARCUS Paraguay advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time ever, eliminating Japan, 5-3, after the game ended in a scoreless tie.

After Shooting, Paraguay Star Is Left Behind After Shooting, Paraguay Star Is Left Behind By ROB HUGHES Salvador Cabañas would have been leading Paraguay’s attack when it faces Japan on Tuesday but for the bullet lodged in his brain.

Paraguay leader's backers seeking election reform = ASUNCION, Paraguay - Supporters of Paraguay's leftist president, Fernando Lugo, presented a petition to Congress on Monday backing a constitutional reform that would let the former Catholic bishop seek re-election in 2013.

changed Paraguay's Magna Carta to allow him to stand for re-election indefinitely. Re-election has been banned in Paraguay since 1992 when Stroessner's constitution was overhauled. Subscribe to The China Post and save 25%.

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo Mendez smiles as he arrives for a meeting with the German President, not pictured, in Berlin, Germany, Friday, May 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo Mendez smiles as he arrives for a meeting with the German President, not pictured, in Berlin, Germany, Friday, May 20, 2011.

ASUNCION, Paraguay — A coalition of left-leaning political parties and groups in Paraguay has presented a petition to Congress urging lawmakers to amend the constitution so leftist President Fernando Lugo can seek re-election.

west of the Paraguay River (Chaco region) is low, flat, marshy plain. Climate: Temperate east of the Paraguay River, semiarid to the west. People Nationality: Noun and adjective-Paraguayan(s). Population (July 2010 est., CIA World Factbook): 6,375,830.

Paraguay's population is distributed unevenly throughout the country. The vast majority of the people live in the eastern region, most within 160 kilometers (100 mi.) of Asuncion, the capital and largest city.

socially, Paraguay has one of the most homogeneous populations in South America. About 95% of the people are of mixed Spanish and Guarani Indian descent.

(AP) ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — A coalition of left-leaning political parties and groups in Paraguay has presented a petition to Congress urging lawmakers to amend the constitution so leftist President Fernando Lugo can seek re-election.

Paraguay has presented … Full Story »Paraguay leftists urge end to presidential limit AP via Yahoo! News 3.

Democracy in Paraguay is safer with the term limit. Fernando Lugo can now be a political sage like US Presidents Carter, the 1st Bush, Clinton and, the 2nd Bush. 5 years is plenty.

I'm sure Paraguay can find a leader just as good if not better.

Paraguayan novelist and short story writer, and one of the most important Latin American writers of the 20th century.

José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, who ruled Paraguay with an iron fist and no little eccentricity from 1814 until his death in 1840. http://wn.

Paraguay) is a Paraguayan politician, economist, and activist.

Paraguay achieved its independence from Spain in 1811. In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70) - between Paraguay and Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay - Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory.

Bolivia, Paraguay gained a large part of the Chaco lowland region. The 35-year military dictatorship of Alfredo STROESSNER ended in 1989, and, despite a marked increase in political infighting in recent years, Paraguay has held relatively free and regular presidential elections since then.

grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere Elevation extremes: Field info displayed for all countries in alpha order.

Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America bordering Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

But Paraguay also has a history of blood and tears. In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), waged by the allied forces of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, the country lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory.

Australia but around 2000 Paraguayans can trace their heritage to Australia. Modern Paraguay is largely based upon political uncertainty and economic hardship - Since the early 1980s, Paraguay is making the difficult decision to move a more modern market economy.

Map of ParaguayMap of Paraguay Republic of Paraguay President: Fernando Lugo (2008) Land area: 153,398 sq mi (397,301 sq km); total area: 157,046 sq mi (406,750 sq km) Population (2009 est.): 6,995,655 (growth rate: 2.

California-size Paraguay is surrounded by Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina in south-central South America. Eastern Paraguay, between the Paraná and Paraguay rivers, is upland country with the thickest population settled on the grassy slope that inclines toward the Paraguay River.

Paraguay was governed by three dictators during the first 60 years of independence. The third, Francisco López, waged war against Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina in 1865–1870, a conflict in which half the male population was killed.

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Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the center of South America. It lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, bordering Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest.

Paraguay is divided by the Paraguay River into the eastern region—officially called Eastern Paraguay (Paraguay Oriental) and known as the Paraneña region—and the western region, officially Western Paraguay (Paraguay Occidental) and also known as the Chaco.

km), Paraguay is about the size of the U.S. state of California. Map of Paraguay Map of Paraguay The southeastern border is formed by the Paraná River, containing the Itaipu Dam shared with Brazil.

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COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Paraguay is a constitutional democracy with a developing economy. Tourist facilities are adequate in the capital city of Asuncion, but vary greatly in quality and prices.

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