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Information on Paraguay. Lots of facts & figures.Learn Spanish in Paraguay Paraguay is an interesting place to learn Spanish, although there are not too many language schools there. At some stage in your learning to speak Spanish strategy you should plan to incorporate a period of Total immersion. Exactly when is ideal is going to vary from individual to individual, but it is an important part of learning any new language, is especially beneficial if it is combined with: • an accelerated Learn Spanish vocabulary system. Modern software based systems can teach you 200 Words a Day or more Spanish words and phrases, giving you the chance to quickly lay down a solid foundation of vocab. • . . . and you need an onsite course somewhere with a good, human being as a teacher. PC programmes are great, but they are only one part of the mix. The bigger the mix, the more time you spend on the mix, the more effective will be your Spanish learning. • a sound grammar learning system. Grammar learning is a longer-term part of the learning strategy, and needs a methodical, thorough approach with lots of practice on each facet of the grammar rules….( and exceptions) For more information on how to learn Spanish in Paraguay click on the link. Information on ParaguayDuring the 1865-1870 War of the Triple Alliance Paraguay lost 2/3rds of all adult males and much of its territory. It was economically stagnant for the next 50 years. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were won from Bolivia. Dictator Alfredo Stroessner ruled for 35 years but democracy was restored in 1989. Geography information on ParaguayGeographical Position: Central South America, northeast of Argentina. Latitude & Longitude: : 23 deg 00 Sth, 58 deg 00 West. Area – Paraguay:Total: 406,750 square kilometres Land border lengths: Total: 3,920 kilometres Length of Coast: 0 kilometres Climatic Characteristics: subtropical to temperate; reasonably high rainfall in the eastern regions, becoming semi-arid and dry in the westernmost parts of the country. Terrain Features: Plains and hills east of the river Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco is mostly low, marshy plainlands near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere. Elevation highs & lows: lowest elevation: junction of Rio Paraguay and Rio Parana 46 metres. Country’s Natural resources: hydroelectric power, lumber , iron ore, manganese mining, limestone. Land use: Geography information: landlocked; lies between Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil; the majority of the country's population concentrated in the southern parts. People informationPopulation: 6 million (July 2003 estimate)Age Distribution: under age 14 yrs: 38% between 15 & 64 yrs: 56% age 65+: 4% Median age: Total: 20 years male: 20 years female: 21 years (2002) Population rate growth: 2% (2003 estimate) Birth Rate: 30 births per thousand population (2003 estimate) Mortality Rate: 4 deaths per thousand (2003 estimate) Rate of Net Migration: -0 migrant(s)per thousand population (2003 estimate) Infant mortality rate Total: 27 deaths per thousand live births. female: 22 deaths per thousand live births (2003 estimate) Life Expectancy: Total population: 74 yearsmale: 71 years Name of people: Paraguayan Racial groupings: Mestizo (mixed European/Spanish and Amerindian) 95% Religions: Roman Catholic 90% Languages: Spanish (official), Guarani (official) Literacy: : definition: age 15 and over can read and write Total population: 94% male: 94% female: 93% (2003 estimate) Government information on ParaguayRepublica del ParaguaySystem of Government : Constitutional Republic Capital City: Asuncion Independence: 14 May 1811 National holiday: Date of Independence 14 May 1811 Constitution: June 1992 Legal & Law System: : based on Argentine, Roman law and French codesVoting systemUniversal suffrage-vote for all citizens over 18 years of age. Head of State : President - both the Head of State and head of government;Cabinet of country: Council of Ministers nominated by the president Economy information on ParaguayMarket economy with a large informal sector with re-export of imported consumer goods to neighboring countries and the activities of thousands of microenterprises and urban street vendors. High proportion of population relies on agriculture. Underdeveloped infrastructure. Gross Domestic Product: - $USD25 billion (2002 estimate) Population below level of poverty: 36% (2001 estimate) Inflation rate (consumer prices): 10% (2002 estimates) Unemployment rate: 18% (2002 estimates) Exports: $USD2 billion (2002 estimate) Imports : $USD2 billion (2002 estimates) Import partners: Brazil 28%, Argentina 24%, Uruguay 3% (2001) Currency: guarani (PYG) Currency code: PYG Communications information on ParaguayTelephones: 300,000 (2001) Radio broadcast stations: AM 46, FM 27, shortwave 6 Television broadcast stations: 4 (2001) Internet Code : .py Transport, Travel to Paraguay and tourismRailways: Total: 440 kilometres Roading : Total: 25,900 kilometres Navigable Waterways : 3,100 kilometres Airports-Aerodromes : 880 (2002) Military informationMilitary groupings & departments : Army, Navy (includes Naval Air and Marines), Air Force Military Spending $USD125 million (Fiscal Year98) Military Spending - %age of Gross Domestic Product1% (Fiscal Year98) International Issues ParaguayTroublesome region at convergence of Argentina-Brazil borderParaguayan FlagClick here for the Flag of Paraguay and information & facts.Map of the RepublicClick here for the Map of Paraguay.HistoryClick here for the History of Paraguay and historical facts.Info sourced and adapted from the CIA Factbook . 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