41. CIA WORLD FACTBOOK 1995 Via The Libraries Of The University Of Match 192 DB Rec 7644 Dataset-WOFACT Title Paraguay Text paraguay geographyLocation Central South America, northeast of Argentina Map references http://permanent.access.gpo.gov/lps35389/1995/wf950191.htm

42. Access To THE WORLD FACTBOOK 1993 Provided Courtesy Of The Annually ID number CI WOFACT 191 Title PARAGUAY Data type TEXT End year 3 PARAGUAY Text paraguay geography Map references South America, http://permanent.access.gpo.gov/lps35389/1993/wf940187.txt

43. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Paraguay Geography. The Republic of Paraguay, with an area of about 196000 square miles,occupies the central part of South America, bounded by Brazil to the north http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11470b.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... P > Paraguay A B C D ... CICDC - Home of the Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan Paraguay One of the inland republics of South America, separated from Spain and constituted as an independent state in 1811. Etymology Geography Population The population of Paraguay is composed of Indians, white Europeans, a very small number of negroes, and the offspring of the mixture of the various races, among whom the Spanish-Indian predominates. According to the last census (1908) the total number of inhabitants is 805,000, of which nearly 700,000 are Catholics. Most of the Indian tribes which are still uncivilized are scattered throughout the immense territory of the Chaco, the principal ones being the Guaranis, the Payaguas, and the Agaces. Languages The official and predominating language is Spanish, and of the Indian dialects the one most in use is Guarani. History Christianity Christian religion Christianity Jesuits obtained official recognition for the first time in Paraguay, by virtue of an order from Philip III (1608), approving the plan submitted by Governor Arias for the establishment of missions by the disciples of Loyola. This marked the beginning of the flourishing period of the Church in Paraguay, as well as that of the welfare and advancement of the natives, just as the expulsion of the Jesuit Fathers in 1767, by order of Charles III, marked the decadence of the Faith among the Indians of the Chaco and their falling back into their former state of barbarism.

44. Paraguay Geography paraguay geography covering natural resources, climate, location, and more. http://www.countryfacts.com/paraguay/geography/

CountryFacts.com Paraguay CountryFacts.com Top 10 Countries * United States China Japan India ... Brazil * By Gross Domestic Market (2002) Paraguay Geography Overview Geography People Government ... Transnational Issues Location: Central South America, northeast of Argentina Geographic coordinates: 23 00 S, 58 00 W Map references: south america Area: total: 406,750 sq km water: 9,450 sq km land: 397,300 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than California Land boundaries: total: 3,920 km border countries: Argentina 1,880 km, Bolivia 750 km, Brazil 1,290 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west Terrain: grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere Elevation extremes: lowest point: junction of Rio Paraguay and Rio Parana 46 m highest point: Cerro Pero (Cerro Tres Kandu) 842 m Natural resources: hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone

45. US Department Of State Bureau Of Western Hemisphere Affairs April US Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs April 2003 BackgroundNote Paraguay PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME Republic of paraguay geography Area http://commercecan.ic.gc.ca/scdt/bizmap/interface2.nsf/vDownload/BNOTES_1039/$fi

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs April 2003 Background Note: Paraguay PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Paraguay Geography Area: 406,752 sq. km. (157,047 sq. mi.); about the size of California. Cities: CapitalAsuncion (pop. 513,399). Other citiesCiudad del Este, San Lorenzo, Capiatá, Fernando de la Mora, Encarnación. Terrain: East of the Paraguay Rivergrassy plains, wooded hills, tropical forests; west of the Paraguay River (Chaco region)low, flat, marshy plain. Climate: Temperate east of the Paraguay River, semiarid to the west. People Nationality: Noun and adjectiveParaguayan(s). Population (2002 census): 5,534,378. Annual population growth rate: 2.3% (projected 1999-2015, UNDP). Ethnic groups: Mixed Spanish and Indian descent (mestizo) 95%. Religions: Roman Catholic 90%; Mennonite and other Protestant denominations. Languages: Spanish, Guarani. Education: Years compulsory6. Attendance86.6%. Literacy91.6%. Health: Infant mortality rate27/1,000. Life expectancy68 years male; 72 years female. Work force (2001, 2.6 million): Agriculture45%; industry and commerce31%; services19%; government4%. Government Type: Constitutional Republic. Independence: May 1811. Constitution: June 1992. Branches: ExecutivePresident. LegislativeSenate and Chamber of Deputies. JudicialSupreme Court of Justice. Administrative subdivisions: 17 departments, 1 capital city. Political parties: National Republican Association (Colorado), Authentic Radical Liberal, National Encounter, País Solidario, and numerous smaller parties not represented in Congress. Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal and compulsory up to age 75. Economy (2002 Central Bank data.) GDP: $5.6 billion. Annual growth rate: -2.2%. Per capita GDP: $940. Natural resources: Hydroelectric sites, forests. Agriculture (27% of GDP): Productssoybeans, cotton, beef, cereals, sugarcane. Arable land: 9 million hectares, of which 30% is in production. Manufacturing (14% of GDP): Typessugar, cement, textiles, beverage, wood products. Trade (2002): Exports$990 million: soybeans, meat and meat products, flour, animal hides, cotton and vegetable oil. Major marketsBrazil (37%), Uruguay (17%). Imports$1.56 billion: machinery, fuels and lubricants, transportation and accessories, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, beverages and tobaccos. Major suppliersBrazil (32%), Argentina (20%). PEOPLE Paraguay's population is distributed unevenly throughout the country. The vast majority of the people live in the eastern region, most within 160 kilometers (100 mi.) of Asuncion, the capital and largest city. The Chaco, which accounts for about 60% of the territory, is home to less than 2% of the population. Ethnically, culturally, and socially, Paraguay has one of the most homogeneous populations in South America. About 95% of the people are of mixed Spanish and Guarani Indian descent. Little trace is left of the original Guarani culture except the language, which is understood by 90% of the population. About 75% of all Paraguayans speak Spanish. Guarani and Spanish are official languages. Germans, Japanese, Koreans, ethnic Chinese, Arabs, Brazilians, and Argentines are among those who have settled in Paraguay. HISTORY Pre-Columbian civilization in the fertile, wooded region that is now Paraguay consisted of numerous seminomadic, Guarani-speaking tribes, who were recognized for their fierce warrior traditions. They practiced a mythical polytheistic religion, which later blended with Christianity. Spanish explorer Juan de Salazar founded Asuncion on the Feast Day of the Assumption, August 15, 1537. The city eventually became the center of a Spanish colonial province. Paraguay declared its independence by overthrowing the local Spanish authorities in May 1811. The country's formative years saw three strong leaders who established the tradition of personal rule that lasted until 1989: Jose Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia, Carlos Antonio Lopez, and his son, Francisco Solano Lopez. The younger Lopez waged a war against Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil (War of the Triple Alliance, 1864-70) in which Paraguay lost half its population; afterwards, Brazilian troops occupied the country until 1874. A succession of presidents governed Paraguay under the banner of the Colorado Party from 1880 until 1904, when the Liberal party seized control, ruling with only a brief interruption until 1940. In the 1930s and 1940s, Paraguayan politics were defined by the Chaco war against Bolivia, a civil war, dictatorships, and periods of extreme political instability. Gen. Alfredo Stroessner took power in May 1954. Elected to complete the unexpired term of his predecessor, he was re-elected president seven times, ruling almost continuously under the state-of-siege provision of the constitution with support from the military and the Colorado Party. During Stroessner's 34-year reign, political freedoms were severely limited, and opponents of the regime were systematically harassed and persecuted in the name of national security and anticommunism. Though a 1967 constitution gave dubious legitimacy to Stroessner's control, Paraguay became progressively isolated from the world community. On February 3, 1989, Stroessner was overthrown in a military coup headed by Gen. Andres Rodriguez. Rodriguez, as the Colorado Party candidate, easily won the presidency in elections held that May and the Colorado Party dominated the Congress. In 1991 municipal elections, however, opposition candidates won several major urban centers, including Asuncion. As president, Rodriguez instituted political, legal, and economic reforms and initiated a rapprochement with the international community. The June 1992 constitution established a democratic system of government and dramatically improved protection of fundamental rights. In May 1993, Colorado Party candidate Juan Carlos Wasmosy was elected as Paraguay's first civilian president in almost 40 years in what international observers deemed fair and free elections. The newly elected majority-opposition Congress quickly demonstrated its independence from the executive by rescinding legislation passed by the previous Colorado-dominated Congress. With support from the United States, the Organization of American States, and other countries in the region, the Paraguayan people rejected an April 1996 attempt by then-Army Chief Gen. Lino Oviedo to oust President Wasmosy, taking an important step to strengthen democracy. Oviedo became the Colorado candidate for president in the 1998 election, but when the Supreme Court upheld in April his conviction on charges related to the 1996 coup attempt, he was not allowed to run and remained in confinement. His former running mate, Raul Cubas Grau, became the Colorado Party's candidate and was elected in May in elections deemed by international observers to be free and fair. However, his brief presidency was dominated by conflict over the status of Oviedo, who had significant influence over the Cubas government. One of Cubas' first acts after taking office in August was to commute Oviedo's sentence and release him from confinement. In December 1998, Paraguay's Supreme Court declared these actions unconstitutional. After delaying for 2 months, Cubas openly defied the Supreme Court in February 1999, refusing to return Oviedo to jail. In this tense atmosphere, the murder of Vice President and long-time Oviedo rival Luis Maria Argana on March 23, 1999, led the Chamber of Deputies to impeach Cubas the next day. The March 26 murder of eight student antigovernment demonstrators, widely believed to have been carried out by Oviedo supporters, made it clear that the Senate would vote to remove Cubas on March 29, and Cubas resigned on March 28. Despite fears that the military would not allow the change of government, Senate President Luis Gonzalez Macchi, a Cubas opponent, was peacefully sworn in as president the same day. Cubas left for Brazil the next day and received asylum. Oviedo fled the same day, first to Argentina, then to Brazil. In December 2001, Brazil rejected Paraguay's petition to extradite Oviedo to stand trial for the March 1999 assassination and "marzo paraguayo" incident. Gonzalez Macchi offered cabinet positions in his government to senior representatives of all three political parties in an attempt to create a coalition government. The Liberal Party, however, pulled out of the consensus government in February 2000 and stands in opposition to the Gonzalez Macchi administration. Liberal Julio Cesar Franco won the August 2000 election to fill the vacant vice presidential position, but resigned to pursue the presidency in October 2002. Gonzalez Macchi was found not guilty in a Senate impeachment trial involving corruption and mismanagement charges in February 2003. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS Paraguay's highly centralized government was fundamentally changed by the 1992 constitution, which provides for a division of powers. The president, popularly elected for a 5-year term, appoints a cabinet. The next presidential elections are scheduled for April 2003. The bicameral Congress consists of an 80-member Chamber of Deputies and a 45-member Senate, elected concurrently with the president through a proportional representation system. Deputies are elected by department and senators nationwide. Paraguay's highest judicial body is the Supreme Court. Each of Paraguay's 17 departments is headed by a popularly elected governor. Principal Government Officials PresidentNicanor DUARTE FRUTOS Minister of Foreign AffairsJose Antonio MORENO RUFFINELLI Ambassador to the U.S.Leila RACHID Lichi de Cowles Ambassador to the OASEnrique CHASE Plate Ambassador to the UNEladio LOIZAGA Paraguay maintains an embassy in the United States at 2400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel. 202-483-6960). Consulates are in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles. ECONOMY Paraguay has a predominantly agricultural economy, with a struggling commercial sector. There is a large subsistence sector, including sizable urban unemployment and underemployment, and a large underground re-export sector. The country has vast hydroelectric resources, including the world's largest hydroelectric generation facility built and operated jointly with Brazil (Itaipú Dam), but it lacks significant mineral or petroleum resources. The government welcomes foreign investment in principle and provides national treatment to foreign investors, but widespread corruption is a deterrent. The economy is dependent on exports of soybeans, cotton, grains, cattle, timber, and sugar; electricity generation, and to a decreasing degree on re-exporting to Brazil and Argentina products made elsewhere. It is, therefore, vulnerable to the vagaries of weather and to the fortunes of the Argentine and Brazilian economies. According to Paraguayan Central Bank (BCP), Paraguay's GDP in 2002 of $5.60 billion in current dollars represented a decrease of 2.2% from 2001. The GDP per capita fell to $940, its lowest level in 17 years. Given the importance of the informal sector, accurate economic measures are difficult to obtain. Paraguay generally maintains a small balance-of-payments surplus. In early 2003, official foreign exchange reserves fell to below $641 million, and foreign official debt rose slightly to $2.28 billion. The local currency lost over 50% of its value against the dollar in 2002. Inflation rose to 14.6%. Agriculture and Commerce Agricultural activities, most of which are for export, represent about 24% of GDP. More than 200,000 families depend on subsistence farming activities and maintain marginal ties to the larger productive sector of the economy. The commercial sector is primarily engaged in the import of goods from Asia and the United States for re-export to neighboring countries. The recorded activities of this sector have declined significantly in recent years, placing a strain on government finances, which depend heavily on taxes on this trade. In general, Paraguayans prefer imported goods, and local industry relies on imported capital goods. The underground economy, which is not included in the national accounts, may equal the formal economy in size. The bulk of underground activity centers on the unregistered sale of imported goodsincluding computers, sound equipment, cameras, liquor, and cigarettesto Argentina and Brazil. Post-Stroessner Reforms Since 1989, the government has deregulated the economy, which had been tightly controlled by President Stroessner's authoritarian regime. The Rodriguez and Wasmosy administrations eliminated foreign exchange controls and implemented a dirty floating exchange rate system, reformed the tax structure and established tax incentives to attract investment, reduced tariff levels, launched a stock market, and began a process of financial reform. Though the short-lived Cubas administration was hampered by political conflicts, it attempted to reduce the rising government deficit by cutting spending, to fight intellectual property piracy in order to attract foreign investment, and to address a financial sector crisis that had simmered since 1995. Under political pressure, the Gonzalez Macchi government has had to suspend a process of privatization and economic reforms. Movement on these issues may have to await the new government takes office in August 2003 (national elections take place on April 27, 2003). In the meanwhile, the fiscal deficit has grown, and Paraguay's external debt now reaches 40% of current GDP. The central government budget, excluding decentralized agencies and state-owned enterprises, represents more than 20% of GDP. DEFENSE The constitution designates the president as commander in chief of the armed forces. Military service is compulsory, and all 18-year-old malesand 17 year olds in the year of their 18th birthdayare liable for one year of active duty. The 1992 constitution allows for conscientious objection. Of the three services, the army has the majority of personnel, resources, and influence. With about 7,000 personnel, it is organized into three corps, withsix infantry divisions and three cavalry divisions. The military has two primary functions: national defense, including internal order, and engaging in civic action programs as directed by the president. The navy consists of about 2,000 personnel divided into three service branches. The air force, the newest and smallest of the services, has about 1,500 personnel. FOREIGN RELATIONS Paraguay is a member of the United Nations and several of its specialized agencies. It also belongs to the Organization of American States, the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), the Rio Group, INTELSAT, INTERPOL, and MERCOSUR (the Southern Cone Common Market). Its foreign policy has followed closely the Rio Group's lead on many issues of wideranging political importance. Paraguay is closely aligned with its MERCOSUR partners on many political, economic and social issues. U.S.-PARAGUAY RELATIONS U.S. Interests in Paraguay The United States and Paraguay have an extensive relationship at the government, business, and personal level. Paraguay is a partner in hemispheric initiatives to improve counternarcotics cooperation, combat money laundering and other illicit cross-border activities, and adequately protect intellectual property rights. The United States looks to Paraguay, which has substantial rainforest and riverine resources, to engage in hemispheric efforts to ensure sustainable development. As a member of MERCOSUR, Paraguay supports the move toward a Free Trade Area of the Americas. The United States and Paraguay also cooperate in a variety of international organizations. Paraguay has taken significant steps to combat terrorism-financing activity in the tri-border area it shares with Argentina and Brazil. It participates in antiterrorism programs and fora with its neighbors and the United States. The United States strongly supports consolidation of Paraguay's democracy and continued economic reform, the cornerstones of cooperation among countries in the hemisphere. The United States has played important roles in defending Paraguay's democratic institutions, in helping resolve the April 1996 crisis, and in ensuring that the March 1999 change of government took place without further bloodshed. Bilateral trade with the United States has steadily declined over the years, as the Paraguayan economy remained mired in a long-term recession. Although U.S. imports from Paraguay are only about $32 million per year, U.S. exports to Paraguay approached $396 million in 2001, according to U.S. Customs data. (Not all U.S. exports are reflected in Paraguayan government data.) More than a dozen U.S. multinational firms have subsidiaries in Paraguay. These include firms in the computer, agroindustrial, telecom, and banking and other service industries. Some 75 U.S. businesses have agents or representatives in Paraguay, and more than 3,000 U.S. citizens reside there. In November 1998, U.S. and Paraguayan officials signed a memorandum of understanding on steps to improve protection of intellectual property rights in Paraguay, and in 2001 Paraguay improved enforcement efforts against contraband and piracy activities. U.S. Assistance The U.S. Government has assisted Paraguayan development since 1942. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) currently supports a variety of programs to strengthen Paraguay's democratic institutions in the areas of civil society, local government and decentralization, and national reform of the state. Other important areas of intervention are the environment and public health. Current plans call for the development of new activities supporting economic growth. The total amount of the program is $11 million in fiscal year 2002. The U.S. Department of State and the Drug Enforcement Administration provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to strengthen counternarcotics enforcement and to assist in the development and implementation of money laundering legislation. The U.S. Department of Defense provides technical assistance and training to help modernize, professionalize, and democratize the military. The Peace Corps has about 180 volunteers working throughout Paraguay on projects ranging from agriculture and natural resources to education, rural health, and urban youth development. The Office of Public Diplomacy also is active in Paraguay, providing information on the United States to the press and public, as well as helping to arrange educational and citizen exchanges to promote democracy. Principal U.S. Officials AmbassadorJohn F. Keane Deputy Chief of MissionDavid M. Robinson Political OfficerThomas E. Mesa Economic/Commercial OfficerJames M. Perez ConsulSonya Tsiros Administrative OfficerDaniel Hernandez USAID DirectorWayne Nilsestuen Public Affairs OfficerKaren L. Williams Defense AttacheLtc. Frank Wagdalt Office of Defense CooperationCol. Carlos Calderon The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay is located at 1776 Avenida Mariscal Lopez, Asuncion (tel. (595) (21) 213-715, fax (595) (21) 213-728). The embassy's home page address on the World Wide Web is: http://paraguay.usembassy.gov/ Other Contact Information U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Office of Latin America and the Caribbean 14th and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20230 Tel: (202) 482-0477, 800-USA-TRADE Fax: (202) 482-0464 http://infoserv.ita.doc.gov Paraguayan-American Chamber of Commerce Oficina 4, Piso 521, Diaz General Edif. El Faro Internacional, Piso 4 Asuncion, Paraguay Tel: (595) 21-442-135 E-mail: pamcham@infonet.com.py (Branch office in Ciudad del Este) http://pamcham.com.py TRAVEL AND BUSINESS INFORMATION The U.S. Department of State's Consular Information Program provides Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements. Consular Information Sheets exist for all countries and include information on entry requirements, currency regulations, health conditions, areas of instability, crime and security, political disturbances, and the addresses of the U.S. posts in the country. Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Public Announcements are issued as a means to disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term conditions overseas which pose significant risks to the security of American travelers. Free copies of this information are available by calling the Bureau of Consular Affairs at 202-647-5225 or via the fax-on-demand system: 202-647-3000. Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Internet home page: http://travel.state.gov. Consular Affairs Tips for Travelers publication series, which contain information on obtaining passports and planning a safe trip abroad are on the internet and hard copies can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, telephone: 202-512-1800; fax 202-512-2250. Emergency information concerning Americans traveling abroad may be obtained from the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at (202) 647-5225. For after-hours emergencies, Sundays and holidays, call 202-647-4000. Passport information can be obtained by calling the National Passport Information Center's automated system ($.35 per minute) or live operators 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST) Monday-Friday ($1.05 per minute). The number is 1-900-225-5674 (TDD: 1-900-225-7778). Major credit card users (for a flat rate of $4.95) may call 1-888-362-8668 (TDD: 1-888-498-3648). It also is available on the internet. Travelers can check the latest health information with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. A hotline at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) and a web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm give the most recent health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries. A booklet entitled Health Information for International Travel (HHS publication number CDC-95-8280) is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, tel. (202) 512-1800. Information on travel conditions, visa requirements, currency and customs regulations, legal holidays, and other items of interest to travelers also may be obtained before your departure from a country's embassy and/or consulates in the U.S. (for this country, see "Principal Government Officials" listing in this publication). U.S. citizens who are long-term visitors or traveling in dangerous areas are encouraged to register at the U.S. embassy upon arrival in a country (see "Principal U.S. Embassy Officials" listing in this publication). This may help family members contact you in case of an emergency. Further Electronic Information Department of State Web Site. Available on the Internet at http://state.gov, the Department of State web site provides timely, global access to official U.S. foreign policy information, including Background Notes; daily press briefings; Country Commercial Guides; directories of key officers of Foreign Service posts and more. National Trade Data Bank (NTDB). Operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the NTDB contains a wealth of trade-related information. It is available on the Internet (www.stat-usa.gov) and on CD-ROM. Call the NTDB Help-Line at (202) 482-1986 for more information. *********************************************************** See http://www.state.gov/r/pa/bgn/ for all Background notes ************************************************************ To change your subscription, go to http://www.state.gov/www/listservs_cms.html

46. CIA - The World Factbook -- Paraguay Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pa.html

Select a Country or Location World Afghanistan Akrotiri Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Arctic Ocean Argentina Armenia Aruba Ashmore and Cartier Islands Atlantic Ocean Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas, The Bahrain Baker Island Bangladesh Barbados Bassas da India Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Clipperton Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Coral Sea Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dhekelia Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Europa Island Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern and Antarctic Lands Gabon Gambia, The

47. Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Lesson Plans | Teacher Guides | Paraguay This study guide has been developed for use by teachers and students participating in the Peace Corps World Wise Schools program, the activities have been grouped into three academic levels grades 35, grades 6-9, and grades 10-12. The six basic themes of geography serve as the fundamental organizing structure of the units. http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/paraguay/index.html

Destination: Paraguay Part 1: Information for Teachers Part 2: Activities for Grades 3 - 5 Part 3: Activities for Grades 6 - 9 Part 4: Activities for Grades 10 - 12 ... Paraguay Guide Parts 1 and 2 This option is made available so the first half of the guide can be printed from the browser or saved as text. Links are not functional with this option. (100 KB) Paraguay Guide Parts 3, 4 and Bibliography This option is made available so the second half of the guide can be printed from the browser or saved as text. Links are not functional with this option. (84 KB) About this Guide Destination: Paraguay offers a closer view of this land of rivers, a landlocked republic in the heart of South America. A small nation, Paraguay shares borders with the continent's two largest countries, Brazil and Argentina. Paraguay's history and culture have been shaped by its geography. The activities in this guide emphasize the interaction between the people and their beloved land. Most can be adapted to the study of any country and culture. The activities in this guide have been grouped into three academic levels: grades 3-5, grades 6-9, and grades 10-12. The six basic themes of geography serve as the fundamental organizing structure of the units. The themes and the national geography standards based on each are found on page 3 of this guide. Each activity is coded by number to the standards to which it best relates.

48. ABC Country Book Of Paraguay - Geography Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Climate, paraguay Interactive Factbook geography, Flag, Map,geography, People, Government,Economy, Transportation, Communications. http://www.theodora.com/wfb/paraguay_geography.html

Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Paraguay Location: Central South America, northeast of Argentina Map references: South America Area: total area: 406,750 sq km land area: 397,300 sq km comparative area: slightly smaller than California Land boundaries: total 3,920 km, Argentina 1,880 km, Bolivia 750 km, Brazil 1,290 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none; landlocked International disputes: short section of the boundary with Brazil, just west of Salto del Guaira (Guaira Falls) on the Rio Parana, has not been determined Climate: varies from temperate in east to semiarid in far west Terrain: grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere Natural resources: hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: 670 sq km (1989 est.)

49. Paraguayan Geography | Paraguay's Geography | Paraguays Geography paraguayan geography paraguay s geography paraguays geography TravelBlog »World Facts » paraguay » geography. Select a country, Afghanistan http://www.travelblog.org/World/pa-geog.html

Travel Blog About TravelBlog World Facts Latest Travel Journals ... Paraguay Select a country Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Arctic Ocean Argentina Armenia Aruba Ashmore and Cartier Islands Atlantic Ocean Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas, The Bahrain Baker Island Bangladesh Barbados Bassas da India Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Clipperton Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Coral Sea Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Europa Island Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern and Antarctic Lands Gabon Gambia, The

50. Paraguayan Background | Paraguay's Background | Paraguays Background paraguay s Background paraguays Background. Background geography People Government Economy paraguay. paraguays map paraguay s geography http://www.travelblog.org/World/pa-info.html

Travel Blog About TravelBlog World Facts Latest Travel Journals ... World Facts Select a country Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Arctic Ocean Argentina Armenia Aruba Ashmore and Cartier Islands Atlantic Ocean Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas, The Bahrain Baker Island Bangladesh Barbados Bassas da India Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Clipperton Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Coral Sea Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Europa Island Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern and Antarctic Lands Gabon Gambia, The

51. Paraguay - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Map of paraguay. Main article geography of paraguay. See also List of citiesin paraguay. edit. Economy. Main article Economy of paraguay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraguay

Paraguay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Republic of Paraguay is a landlocked republic in South America . Lying on both banks of the Paraguay River , it borders Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the northeast and Bolivia to the northwest. The name "Paraguay" is derived from the Guarani words "par¡" , meaning "ocean", "gua" meaning to or from and "y" meaning "water"; in other words "water that goes to the ocean". The expression in Guarani is thought to refer solely to Asunci³n, but in Spanish refers to the entire country. Repºblica del Paraguay In Detail National motto : Paz y justicia Spanish : Peace and justice) Official languages Spanish and Guaran­ Capital Asunci³n President ... Ranked 100th 15/km² Independence From Spain May 15 Currency Guaran­ ... Calling code Contents History Politics Departments Geography ... edit History Main article: History of Paraguay Europeans first arrived in the area in the early 16th century and the settlement of Asunci³n was founded in . The city eventually became the centre of a Spanish colonial province, as well as a primary site of the Jesuit missions and settlements in South America in the 18th century . Paraguay declared its independence by overthrowing the local Spanish authorities on May 15 In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance ), Paraguay lost two-thirds of its adult male population and 140,000 km² of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the

52. AllRefer.com - Paraguay - Geography | Paraguayan Information Resource allRefer Reference provides detailed information on this topic. Browse throughthis article and follow related links for complete research. http://reference.allrefer.com/country-guide-study/paraguay/paraguay32.html

You are here allRefer Reference Paraguay History ... Paraguay Paraguay GEOGRAPHY Although landlocked, Paraguay is bordered and criss-crossed by navigable rivers. The Río Paraguay divides the country into strikingly different eastern and western regions. Both the eastern regionofficially called Eastern Paraguay (Paraguay Oriental) and known as the Paraneña regionand the western regionofficially Western Paraguay (Paraguay Occidental) and known as the Chaco gently slope toward and are drained into the Río Paraguay, which thus not only separates the two regions but unifies them. With the Paraneña region reaching southward and the Chaco extending to the north, Paraguay straddles the Tropic of Capricorn and experiences both subtropical and tropical climates. Data as of December 1988 Paraguay - TABLE OF CONTENTS The Society and Its Environment GEOGRAPHY External Boundaries ... HEALTH AND WELFARE Country Guide See Other Countries SEARCH : Information Courtesy: The Library of Congress - Country Studies Content on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from information published on this site. We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities. About Us Contact Us Privacy Links Directory ... allRefer

53. Paraguay - Geography Find detailed information about paraguay. Learn everything from its population,climate and average life expectancy to its position in various world http://www.aneki.com/geography/Paraguay_geography.html

aneki .com Home Richest Most Populated Largest ... More Lists... World Regions Africa Middle East Europe Asia ... Consulates Paraguay Geography Location: Central South America, northeast of Argentina Geographic coordinates: 23 00 S, 58 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 406,750 sq km water: 9,450 sq km land: 397,300 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than California Land boundaries: total: 3,920 km border countries: Argentina 1,880 km, Bolivia 750 km, Brazil 1,290 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west Terrain: grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere Elevation extremes: lowest point: junction of Rio Paraguay and Rio Parana 46 m highest point: Cerro Pero (Cerro Tres Kandu) 842 m Natural resources: hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone

54. Paraguay - Geography Although landlocked, paraguay is bordered and crisscrossed by navigable rivers.The Río paraguay divides the country into strikingly different eastern and http://countrystudies.us/paraguay/21.htm

Geography Paraguay Table of Contents Although landlocked, Paraguay is bordered and criss-crossed by navigable rivers. The Río Paraguay divides the country into strikingly different eastern and western regions. Both the eastern regionofficially called Eastern Paraguay (Paraguay Oriental) and known as the Paraneña regionand the western regionofficially Western Paraguay (Paraguay Occidental) and known as the Chaco gently slope toward and are drained into the Río Paraguay, which thus not only separates the two regions but unifies them. With the Paraneña region reaching southward and the Chaco extending to the north, Paraguay straddles the Tropic of Capricorn and experiences both subtropical and tropical climates. External Boundaries Paraguay is bounded by three substantially larger countries: Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil. The northwestern boundary with Bolivia, extending through the low hills of the Chaco region, was set in 1938. The boundary between the Chaco and Brazil was defined in 1927; it continues from the confluence of the Río Apa and Río Paraguay northward along the course of the Río Paraguay to the border with Bolivia. The northern border of the Paraneña region, set in 1872, follows the course of the Río Paraná, the ridges of the mountains in the northeast region, and finally the course of the Río Apa until it empties into the Río Paraguay. Paraguay's southern border with Argentina is formed by the Río Pilcomayo, Río Paraguay, and Río Paraná. These boundaries were agreed to in 1876.

55. Paraguay - Geography - Natural Regions The two main natural regions in paraguay are the Paraneña regiona mixture of About 95 percent of paraguay s population resides in the Paraneña region, http://countrystudies.us/paraguay/22.htm

Natural Regions Paraguay Table of Contents The two main natural regions in Paraguay are the Paraneña regiona mixture of plateaus, rolling hills, and valleysand the Chaco regionan immense piedmont plain. About 95 percent of Paraguay's population resides in the Paraneña region, which has all the significant orographic features and the more predictable climate. The Paraneña region can be generally described as consisting of an area of highlands in the east that slopes toward the Río Paraguay and becomes an area of lowlands, subject to floods, along the river. The Chaco is predominantly lowlands, also inclined toward the Río Paraguay, that are alternately flooded and parched. The Paraneña Region The Paraneña region extends from the Río Paraguay eastward to the Río Paraná, which forms the border with Brazil and Argentina. The eastern hills and mountains, an extension of a plateau in southern Brazil, dominate the region, whose highest point is about 700 meters above sea level. The Paraneña region also has spacious plains, broad valleys, and lowlands. About 80 percent of the region is below 300 meters in elevation; the lowest elevation, 55 meters, is found in the extreme south at the confluence of the Río Paraguay and Río Paraná. The Paraneña region is drained primarily by rivers that flow westward to the Río Paraguay, although some rivers flow eastward to the Río Paraná. Low-lying meadows, subject to floods, separate the eastern mountains from the Río Paraguay.

56. Paraguay - GEOGRAPHY paraguay geography. paraguay. Although landlocked, paraguay is bordered andcriss-crossed by paraguay - geography - Natural Regions. paraguay http://www.mongabay.com/reference/country_studies/paraguay/GEOGRAPHY.html

COUNTRY STUDIES Paraguay - GEOGRAPHY Paraguay - Geography Paraguay Although landlocked, Paraguay is bordered and criss-crossed by navigable rivers. The Río Paraguay divides the country into strikingly different eastern and western regions. Both the eastern regionofficially called Eastern Paraguay (Paraguay Oriental) and known as the Paraneña regionand the western regionofficially Western Paraguay (Paraguay Occidental) and known as the Chaco gently slope toward and are drained into the Río Paraguay, which thus not only separates the two regions but unifies them. With the Paraneña region reaching southward and the Chaco extending to the north, Paraguay straddles the Tropic of Capricorn and experiences both subtropical and tropical climates. External Boundaries Paraguay is bounded by three substantially larger countries: Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil. The northwestern boundary with Bolivia, extending through the low hills of the Chaco region, was set in 1938. The boundary between the Chaco and Brazil was defined in 1927; it continues from the confluence of the Río Apa and Río Paraguay northward along the course of the Río Paraguay to the border with Bolivia. The northern border of the Paraneña region, set in 1872, follows the course of the Río Paraná, the ridges of the mountains in the northeast region, and finally the course of the Río Apa until it empties into the Río Paraguay. Paraguay's southern border with Argentina is formed by the Río Pilcomayo, Río Paraguay, and Río Paraná. These boundaries were agreed to in 1876.

57. Paraguay : Geography, Population, Cities, Map, Flag, Gdp Gnp Economy, Travel Tou paraguay geography, maps, flag, statistics, photos and cultural informationabout paraguay. http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/country_information.php?Pays=PAR

58. Paraguay : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, Transport paraguay geography, People, Policy, Government, Economy, Communication,Transportation, Military http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=PAR

59. Paraguay - GEOGRAPHY paraguay. geography. Size 406750 square kilometers. Topography Divided by Ríoparaguay into eastern Paraneña and western Chaco regions. http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-10066.html

Country Listing Paraguay Table of Contents Paraguay GEOGRAPHY Size: 406,750 square kilometers. Topography: Divided by Río Paraguay into eastern Paraneña and western Chaco regions. Paraneña landform ranges from lowlands to mountains, highest elevations occurring near border with Brazil. Chaco's vast low plainmore than 60 percent of Paraguay's total land areaalternately flooded and parched. About 95 percent of population concentrated in Paraneña. Climate: Subtropical, humid climate in Paraneña with abundant rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year. Tropical climate in Chaco with distinct wet and dry seasons. Modest seasonal variations in temperature in both regions. Data as of December 1988

60. Paraguay 1 History; 2 Politics; 3 Departments; 4 geography; 5 Economy; 6 Demographics;7 Culture geography. Map of paraguay. Enlarge. Map of paraguay http://creekin.net/n146-paraguay.html

Creekin.net World Travel Information Source Countries About Us Contact Paraguay Principal Locations Asunci³n Ciudad del Este Concepci³n Pilar ... Villarrica Resources Famous People From Paraguay Paraguay Attraction Compras No Paraguay Paraguay Currency ... Bandera De Paraguay Paraguay The Republic of Paraguay is a landlocked republic in South America. Lying on both banks of the Paraguay River, it borders Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the northeast and Bolivia to the northwest. The name "Paraguay" is derived from the Guarani words "par¡", meaning "this side" and "guay", meaning "river". The expression in Guarani is thought to refer solely to Asunci³n, but in Spanish refers to the entire country. Repºblica del Paraguay (In Detail) National motto: Paz y justicia (Spanish: Peace and justice) Official languages Spanish and Guarani Capital Asunci³n President Nicanor Duarte Frutos Area Ranked 58th 406,750 km² Population Ranked 100th 15/km² Independence From Spain May 15, 1811 Currency Guaran­ Time zone UTC -4 National anthem Paraguayos, Repºblica o Muerte

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Page 3     41-60 of 110    Back | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | 6  | Next 20