Paraguay

Capital City

Asuncion:•Largest city in Paraguay•It was founded in 1537•Know as Mother of Cities

Paraguay Flag

The red stripe symbolizes courage, equality, and patriotismThe white flag symbolizes unity, peace, and purity.The blue stripe stands for liberty and truth.

The front coat of arms represents May 15th, 1811, the date of Paraguay’s independence. The olive branch represents peace and the palm branch represents honor.

Constitutional Republic

Constitutional Republic is a state where officials are elected as representatives of the people, and must govern to the existing constitution.

Paraguay’s President Fernando Armindo Lugo Mendez.

Population:6,454,548

Average income:

$4,200 (U.S dollars)

A guarani

Paraguay:

Major IndustriesoAgriculture

oCement

oFood processing

oForestry

National Resources

oHydropower

oTimber

oIron ore

oLimestone

(A hydropower plant in Paraguay)

Paraguay:

Major Religions

92% of the population profess to

be Catholic. Catholic church in

Asuncion.

Holidays

Festivals•San Blas Fiestas

San Blas Fiestas take place in February . Large cities host the celebration and smaller villages often have bullfights on this day.

•Independence Day: May, 15th

•Christmas: December 25th •New years: January 1st

•Labor Day: May 1st

•Heroe’s Day: March, 1st (also know as National Defense Day) The holiday celebrates the bravery of the country’s army and their famous leader Marshal Francisco Solano Lopez.

Paraguay on a world map