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South America, Paraguay

People from Paraguay are called:

Paraguayan

Pronunciation:

/ˌpærəˈɡwaɪən/

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About Paraguay

  • A landlocked country in the heart of South America, divided by the Paraguay River into the Eastern and Western regions (Chaco).
  • Spanish and Guaraní are both official languages, and Guaraní is spoken by most of the population.
  • Known for its folk harp music, its cuisine, and the Itaipú Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the world.
  • Asunción is the capital and was the first Spanish settlement in the Río de la Plata region.

Quick Facts

Population:
About 6.5 million (2022 census)
Country:
Paraguay
Region:
South America

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Etymology & Origin

The name comes from the Guaraní words 'para' (water) and 'guasu' (great), often translated as 'river of the great waters', referring to the Paraguay River that runs through the country.

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