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Paraguay - Travel guideParaguay - OverviewIn the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were won from Bolivia. The 35-year military dictatorship of Alfredo STROESSNER was overthrown in 1989, and, despite a marked increase in political infighting in recent years, relatively free and regular presidential elections have been held since then. More about Paraguay Travel Guide |
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| Country full name : | conventional long form: Republic of Paraguay conventional short form: Paraguay local long form: Republica del Paraguay local short form: Paraguay |
| Capital : | Asuncion |
| Religions : | Roman Catholic 90%, Mennonite and other Protestant 10% |
| Languages : | Spanish (official), Guarani (official) |
| Location : | Central South America, northeast of Argentina |
| Geographic coordinates : | 23 00 S, 58 00 W |
| Area : | total: 406,750 sq km land: 397,300 sq km water: 9,450 sq km |
| Climate : | subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west |
| Population : | 6,506,464 (July 2006 est.) |
| Nationality : | noun: Paraguayan(s) adjective: Paraguayan |
| Ethnic groups : | mestizo (mixed Spanish and Amerindian) 95%, other 5% |
| Government type : | constitutional republic |
| Administrative divisions: | 17 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and 1 capital city*; Alto Paraguay, Alto Parana, Amambay, Asuncion*, Boqueron, Caaguazu, Caazapa, Canindeyu, Central, Concepcion, Cordillera, Guaira, Itapua, Misiones, Neembucu, Paraguari, Presidente Hayes, San Pedro |
| Legal system : | based on Argentine codes, Roman law, and French codes; judicial review of legislative acts in Supreme Court of Justice; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| Suffrage : | 18 years of age; universal and compulsory up to age 75 |
| Internet code : | .py |
| Calling code : | +595 |
| Time zone : | GMT/UTC -3 |
| Electricity : | 220V 50Hz |
| National holiday : | Independence Day, 14 May 1811 (observed 15 May annually) |
| Interesting link : | Paraguay Travel Guide |
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