The Life Of Paraguay
By: Ashley fanous
Paraguay
Map of Paraguay
This map shows all the different parts of paraguay.
Flag of Paraguay
The colors were inspired by the french flag and are cosidered the colors of liberty and independence.
The Capital City Of Paraguay
Asuncion is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.
Currency
Size In Square Miles
Size Of Population
Type of Government
Government type: Constitutional republic.
Major Crops
1) Soybeans
2) Cotton
3) Sugarcane
Soybeans
Soybeans had replaced cotton as the country's most important crop by the 1980s
Cotton
Cotton was one of Paraguay's oldest crops, grown since the time of the Jesuit missions.
Tobbaco
Another key export crop was tobacco. Used domestically for centuries, cigarettes and cigars also earned foreign exchange.
Major Exports Or Industries
Meat
Paraguay export
Tractors
Parguay export
Road Vehicles
Paraguay export
Historical Facts
1) In 1526 and again in 1529, Sebastian Cabot explored Paraguay when he sailed up the Paraná and Paraguay rivers.
2) From 1608 until their expulsion from the Spanish dominions in 1767.
3) A new constitution in 1870, designed to prevent dictatorships and internal strife, failed to do so, and not until 1912 did a period of comparative economic and political stability begin.
4) The Chaco War (1932–1935) with Bolivia won Paraguay more western territory.
5) In 1811, Paraguay revolted against Spanish rule and became a nominal republic under two consuls.
6) Paraguay was governed by three dictators during the first 60 years of independence.
7)The third, Francisco López, waged war against Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina in 1865–1870, a conflict in which half the male population was killed.
8)The Republic of Paraguay become independent from Spain in May 15, 1811.
Tourist Attractions
The Cathedral in Asuncion
This landlocked country about the size of California is a place of contrasts, with untamed plains, marshes, lagoons, dense forests.
Iguaçu Falls
One of the greatest natural wonders of the world, Iguaçu Falls are shared among Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.
Yaguarón
One of the greatest natural wonders of the world, Iguaçu Falls are shared among Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.
Political Problem In Paraguay
Intresting Facts About Paraguay
1) Paraguay got independence from Spanish rule on May 14, 1811.
2) Before the arrival of the Europeans, Paraguay was inhabited by a native tribe called Guarani.
3) Usually, a cheap inn or hotel in Paraguay, serves as a brothel as well.