Fun facts about Paraguay

10 facts about Paraguay: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

  1. Paraguay is landlocked, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia
  2. The capital city of Paraguay is Asunción
  3. Paraguay hosts the annual Festival del Lago, celebrating music and arts
  4. The country features the vast Gran Chaco plain and the Pantanal wetlands
  5. The official languages of Paraguay are Spanish and Guarani
  6. Paraguay is known for its traditional music and dance, including the polka
  7. The cuisine of Paraguay includes staples like corn, cassava, and beef
  8. Paraguay is home to the Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad, a World Heritage Site
  9. The country has a rich indigenous heritage and several native languages
  10. Paraguay’s Itaipu Dam is one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world

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