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

\Day of heroes

• Recognizes the countries army
• Celebrates Marshal Francisco Solano López
• It was a war with Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
• Before he died, he said, "I die with my country!"

Virgin of Caacupe

• Very religious
• Caacupe is a 54km from Asucion.
• Thousands of people walk to participate in the religious activities.
• They walk to pray or request a miracle.

Fun facts!

• The country used to be called "Parrot," on ancient maps.
• It is legal to duel, only if the two people are blood doners Medical staff must be there.
• Its navy is larger than any other landlocked country.

Bibliography

• http://www.10-facts-about.com/Paraguay/id/901
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Pantheon_of_the_Heroes
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itaipu_Dam
• http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/paraguay/l/blholidays.htm
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Paraguay
• http://www.southamerica.cl/paraguay/typical-food.htm