Paraguay

Paraguay

• Capital: Lima
• Languages: Spanish, Aymara, Quechu
• Government: Constitutional Republic

Jaime Bestard

Map

Bori Bori
Dumplings consisting of Cornmeal and Cheese with broth

Puchero
stew with meat and vegetables like; Carrots, squashes, and onions

National Pantheon of the Heros

• Has very rich history
• Located in the streets of downtown Lima
• Many honor plaques of famous Heroes of Paruguay
• Ceremonial changing of the guard happens several time a day

Itaipu Dam

• Famous hydroelectric dam
• Educational!!!!!!
• Second largest operating hydroelectric factory
• Interesting history

Education

• Required to go to school from ages seven to thirteen
• Both Men and women are allowed
• Not valued very highly
• Public education is free
• Dropouts still remain high

Holidays

• New years day- January 1st
• Day of Heroes-March 1st
• Labour day-may 1st
• independence day-may 15th
• Chaco's peace-june 12th
• Battle of Boquerón - September 29th
• Virgin of Caacupe - December 8th
• christmas Day - December 25th