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Paraguay
The landlocked Republic of Paraguay is a neighbor of the South American countries of Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. It is the location of the Itaipu Dam, which is the world's largest hydroelectric power plant. Typical questions relate to the country's atypical respect for local cultures and native languages; land buy-ups by overseas investors; and politico-economic record as a fledgling constitutional presidential republic.
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Is there a river in Paraguay beginning with the letter A?
The Aquidaban River is a river in northeastern Paraguay. The Apa River forms part of the border between Paraguay and Brazil. The Acaray River in eastern Paraguay.
How do you say the capital of Paraguay in Spanish?
It is the city of Asuncion. The official name is Nuestra Señora Santa Maria de la Asuncion.
What country is farther north paraguay or Zaire?
Zaire is farther north. Paraguay's northern border is about 19 degrees south of the equator and Zarie/Republic of Congo's northern border is about 5 degrees and 18 minutes south of the equator.
How far away is Peru from paraguay?
Peru and Paraguay share a border in South America, with the distance between their capitals—Lima (Peru) and Asunción (Paraguay)—being approximately 1,500 kilometers (about 930 miles) by air. The two countries are separated by Brazil, and the actual travel distance may vary depending on the route taken.
What are the best months to visit Paraguay?
I am from Paraguay so I can answer this. It is chilly in the winter, but not half as cold as New Jersey, however in the summer it can get pretty hot. Depending on the weather you like, you should go. It isn't a very famous or popular country so there are not many tourists.
If you go in the winter (in NJ) it would be summer there
and if you go in the summer (in NJ) it would be winter there
How did Paraguay get its name?
Paraguay takes its name from the Paraguay River. The river runs through Brazil and forms part of that country's border with Bolivia as well as running through Paraguay and forming part of the border with Argentina. It flows 2,549 km south before meeting the Parana River. The name is taken from the Guarani words para (ocean) gua (to or from) and y (water); ie water that goes to the ocean.
There are at least four versions for the origin of the name Paraguay. The literal translation from Guaraní is Para = of many varieties, Gua = from, belonging to or place, Y = water, river or lake.
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What is the Guaraní word for hello?
In Guarani you might use Mba'eixa pa? Mba'e teko? (How are you, how have you been?) or simply mbaé'chepa (Hello, how are you?) - pronounced bah-eh-sheh-pah.
Is Three Kings day celebrated in Paraguay?
Yes. Three Kings Day is celebrated in Paraguay by children setting out there shoes for the wise men to fill.
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