paraguay
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Paraguay. Population: 6,454,548 Languages: Spanish Guaraní Religion: 89% Catholic ; 11% Other Ethnicity: Mixed Spanish and Indian Descent – Mestizo Capital: Asunción. General Information. Center of South America “Heart of America” Bordered by: Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
WORKS CITED www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-wo
rld-factbook/geos/pa.html www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1841.htm www.lonelyplanet.com/paraguay http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/fa
cts-about-paraguay-2471.html www.iguassu-misted-falls-vacation.com
/places-to-visit-in-paraguay.html