Which country is Paraguay?
Paraguay (/ˈpærəɡwaɪ/; Spanish pronunciation: [paɾaˈɣwaj] ( listen)), officially the Republic of Paraguay (Spanish: República del Paraguay; Guarani: Tetã Paraguái), is a country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest.
Why is Paraguay called Paraguay?
It is named after mate leaves. Landlocked Paraguay is preoccupied with water. The country’s name is thought to mean either “river of the Payaguas”, an Indian tribe, or “crowned river”, after the native Indian Guaraní words for palm crown and water.
What ethnic groups live in Paraguay?
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 spoken by 90% of the population.
Where is Paraguay on the map?
Where is Paraguay? The landlocked nation of Paraguay covering an area of 406,752 sq.km (157,050 sq mi), is located in Central South America. As observed on the physical map of the country, Paraguay is crisscrossed by many rivers.
Where is Concepcion in Paraguay?
This place is situated in Concepcion, Concepcion, Paraguay, its geographical coordinates are 23° 24′ 23″ South, 57° 26′ 4″ West and its original name (with diacritics) is Concepción. See Concepcion photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Concepcion in Paraguay.
What is the highest point in Paraguay?
As marked on the map by an upright yellow triangle is the country’s highest peak – Cerro Pero at 2,762 ft (842m). The Paraguay River divides the country into two major regions: the Paranena (Eastern Region), east of the Paraguay River, is a fertile, cultivated landscape, with rolling hills, low mountains and subtropical forests.
What are the departments and districts of Paraguay?
In alphabetical order, the departments are: Alto Paraguay, Alto Parana, Amambay, Boqueron, Caaguazu, Caazapa, Canindeyu, Central, Concepcion, Cordillera, Guaira, Itapua, Misiones, Neembucu, Paraguari, Presidente Hayes and San Pedro. Asunción is the Distrito Capital. These departments are further subdivided into districts (distritos).
