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Capital: Asuncion
President: Horacio Cartes
Currency: Paraguayan guarani
Population: 6, 783,272
Demographics: About 95% of the people are mestizo (mixed Spanish and Guaraní Native American descent
Round Trip: $1341
Location: Central South America, northeast Argentina, southwest Brazil
Language: 75% Spanish, 90% Guarani
February:
Carnival
This incredibly festival multi-day event takes place at the same as in other countries such as Brazil. Although not as famous as Rio de Janeiro, a good time is still guaranteed.
March:
Holy Week Festival
In gearing up for the Easter celebrations, Paraguay holds an annual week-long festival to set the pious mood for the coming events.
April
Easter
As in most other South American countries, Easter is celebrated with all the religious fervour you’d expect from a predominantly Catholic population.
Bliography
http://www.mapsofworld.com/paraguay/culture/
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/paraguay.html
http://www.hoteltravel.com/paraguay/guides/festivals.htm
Typical Food
Bori-bori is a chicken soup served with cornmeal dumplings.
Chipa is a bread made with manioc, egg and cheese.
• Paraguay’s nickname is the “Corazón de América” (the Heart of America). The name refers to Paraguay’s location in the center of the South American continent.
• Paraguay’s name is said to mean “crowned river” after the Guarani words for water and palm crown. According to former president Juan Natalicio Gonzalez, it means “river of the habitants of the sea.”
• Paraguay’s literacy rate is higher than that of the United States. Paraguay’s citizens age 15 and older read and write at a 94 percent literacy rate, compared to 86 percent for the U.S.
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April 2, 1987 (age 29)
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