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| Area |
total: 406,750 sq km land: 397,300 sq km water: 9,450 sq km |
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subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west |
| Population |
6,669,086 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Spanish (official), Guarani (official) |
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www.GoSouthAmerica.about.com
Paraguay is a country forgotten by time and still undiscovered by most modern travellers. The charming, friendly and innate generosity of the down to earth inhabitants of Paraguay will bring an understanding of the South American way of life. At one end of the country the Iguassu Falls still roar through the jungle as they have done for thousands of years, whereas in Asuncion, the Victorian Trolley cars still glide over the street, as they have been doing for as long as anyone can remember.
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| CIA World Factbook Description of Paraguay |
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| 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. 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. |
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