PARAGUAY

The capital and money

• The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion
• 1.00 USD = 4,430.04 PYG
• Main religion is Roman Catholic
• Leader is Horacio Cartes
• Government type is consitiational republic

PARAGUAY POPULATION

INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT

• When -May 14,1811
• From Spain
• How - in the disastrous war of the Triele Alliance

MAJOR GEOGRAPHICAL ELEMENTS

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• Cerro Cora national park.
• Saltos del monday.
• Ziplining,sports,guided walks to sightseeing spots.
• Itai dam
• Icono tower

FOOD AND TRADITIONS

• Asado(barbecue)
• Locro(Thick stew)
• Lambreado(fried cake)
• A life size human is dressed as a scarecrow

CLIMATE

• Subtropical to temperate
• Substantial rainfall in eastern portions
• Semiarid in the far west

FAMOUS PEOPLE

• Arsenio Erico- soccor player
• Larissa Riquelme- model
• Julieta Granada- golfer

Flag

• Red symbolize-courage,equality,and patriotism
• White symbolize- unity,purity,and peace
• Blue symbolize- liberty,benevolence and truth
• Front coat of arms- peace
• Palm branch- seal - liberty

NEWSWORTHY EVENT ,ELECTIONS,NATURAL DISASTER

CITES

• http://www.mapsofworld.com
• http://www.princeton.edu/main/
• the world factbook
• world flags.com
• http://southamerica.cl,