 Population: 6,454,548  Languages: Spanish Guaraní  Religion: 89% Catholic ; 11% Other  Ethnicity: Mixed Spanish and Indian Descent – Mestizo  Capital: Asunción

 Center of South America  “Heart of America”  Bordered by: Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia  Total Landlocked Country

 The Guaraní  1 Guaraní = US Dollars

 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

 Featured in TV shows like NCIS  Movies like Miami Vice  Area for Shopping and Food  Location: About 10km from Asunción

 3 rd 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

 Built in 1774  Paraguay’s Revolt against Spain began here  “Birthplace of Independence”  Great Architecture  Location: Asunción

 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

 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

 Location: Near the Iguazu Falls  Known for its rare species of animals  Such as:  Giant Anteater  Jaguar

 “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

1. Founded by Spaniards – Guaraní Ancient Tribes 2. Founded in Contains the Pantanal – Worlds largest freshwater wetland 4. Subtropical Climate 5. Major Economic Activities: Agriculture and Cattle Ranching

6. Largest exporter of hydroelectric power 7. 3 rd largest exporter of Soybeans 8. Only 2-3% of the population live in the east – most live in cities 9. Completely Landlocked 10. Contains two of the largest dams in the world

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