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Officially known as the Republic of Paraguay, it is a landlocked country in South America. Paraguay is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. The country lies on both the banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the country from north to south.
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The Guarani people have inhabited Paraguay since before the advent of European settlers in the 16th century. At this time, Paraguay formed a part of the Spanish Kingdom. The colony of Asuncion was set up on August 15, 1537, by Juan de Salazar de Espinosa, the famous Spanish voyager. The city gradually became the hub for a Spanish regal district and a major location of the Jesuit undertakings and establishments in South America in the 18th century. Paraguay achieved independence from Spain on May 15, 1811.
Paraguay features a market economy characterized by a huge informal sector, with re-export of imported consumer products to nearby nations and the operations of thousands of city street vendors and micro-enterprises. Manufacturing make a significant contribution to the national economy. The industrial sector represents around 25% of gross domestic product (GDP) of Paraguay and hires approximately 31% of the workforce. Major industries include cement, sugar, beverages, textiles, steel, wood products, and electric power. Paraguay exports feed, soybeans, meat, cotton, electricity, edible oils, leather, and wood. It imports vehicles and components, tobacco, consumer goods, electrical machinery, petroleum products, chemicals, tractors, and metals.
Last Updated On: August 21, 2012
Capital Asuncion
Largest City Asuncion
Population 6,454,548
Area157,048 sq mi
Currency Guarani (PYG)
Official Language Spanish
President Horacio Cartes
Vice PresidentOscar Denis









