The Republic of Paraguay is a landlocked state in South America. It borders with Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil. The capital of the state and the largest city is Asuncion. The form of government is a presidential republic. The head of state and government is the president.
The country is divided by the Paraguay River into two unequal parts. In one part there is a desert region, which occupies about 60% of the area, and in the other part the main part of the population is concentrated, there are fertile flat lands and subtropical forests.
Paraguay is an agricultural country, one of the world's largest soybean producers.
Climate. Subtropical and tropical.
Population. The approximate population for 2022 is 7,376,758.
Language. The official languages are Spanish and Guarani. Unlike other Latin American countries, the language of the indigenous population, the Guarani language, is widely used for interethnic communication. A small part of the population speaks Portuguese and German.
Paraguay is one of the least developed countries in South America. The main export items are cotton and soybeans. In general, a safe country. There are no clashes on racial or religious grounds, and guests are treated with interest. The locals are calm and pleasant conversationalists. They will always try to help in any incomprehensible situation.
People come to this country to live and enjoy the indescribable beauty of the tropics, to feel a mixture of Spanish and Indian cultures. Here, contrasts are combined like nowhere else: chic palaces with slums, historic houses with mirrored shopping centers, stunning skyscrapers and old colonial buildings, relic rainforest and savannah. Here, as well as throughout South America, the annual carnival takes place, colorful, cheerful and bright, with costumed performances and street processions.
Thanks to good foreign policy relations with Spain, after obtaining the citizenship of Paraguay, you can also acquire Spanish citizenship. Well, if you are a fan of healthy eating, then Paraguay will become a real paradise for you. After all, here they make salads from various fresh vegetables without heat treatment and no dressings. And the kitchen, like no other cuisine in the world, does not use any spices in cooking. Young people will also be interested here. On the streets of large cities, incendiary Latin American music sounds from all the bars, all kinds of museums and a wide variety of attractions are open.
