Population
6,669,086

Official Language(s)

• Spanish
• Guarani

National Anthem
Paraguayos, Republica o Muerte

Capital
Asuncion

Currency
Guarani

Government

• Constitutional Republic
• Chief of State & President - Nicanor Duarte Frutos
• Vice President Luis Castiglioni Joria

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Major Airports

• Carlos Miguel Jimenez
• Dr augusto fuster International
• Dr juan plate
• Dr luis maria argana International
• Estancia pai quara
• Guarani International
• Juan de ayoles
• Silvio petterossi International
• Tiniente col carmelo
• Peralta

Miscellaneous Facts

• Gained independence from Spain May 14, 1811
• Total Size - 406,752 square kilometers / 151,047 square miles
• Country Code - +595
• Internet Extension - .py

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Work Force
2.742 million

Work Force by Occupation

• Agriculture - 45%

Unemployment
9.4%

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Economy

• market economy marked by a large informal sector
• large percentage of the population derives its living from agricultural activity, often on a subsistence basis

Industries

• sugar
• cement
• textiles
• beverages
• wood products
• steel
• metallurgic
• electric power

Exports

• soybeans
• feed
• cotton
• meat
• edible oils
• electricity
• wood
• leather

Imports

• road vehicles
• consumer goods
• tobacco
• petroleum products
• electrical machinery

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Political parties

• Asociacion Nacional Republicana - Colorado Party
• Movimiento Union Nacional de Ciudadanos Eticos
• Patria Querida (Beloved Fatherland Party)
• Partido Encuentro Nacional
• Partido Liberal Radical Autentico
• Partido Pais Solidario