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Republic of Paraguay

Republic of Paraguay. Created By: Dylan McNicol Hour 5. History. In 1526 and in 1529, Sebastian Cabot explored Paraguay. In 1811, Paraguay revolted against Spanish rule and became a nominal republic under two consuls.

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Republic of Paraguay

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  1. Republic of Paraguay Created By: Dylan McNicol Hour 5

  2. History • In 1526 and in 1529, Sebastian Cabot explored Paraguay. • In 1811, Paraguay revolted against Spanish rule and became a nominal republic under two consuls. • For the first 60 years of independence, Paraguay was ruled by dictators until overthrown. • In 2008, Fernando Lugo was elected president. Paraguay is now the number two country for prosperity.

  3. Map of Paraguay Paraguay has a population of 6,460,000 It has a subtropical and tropical climate

  4. Going on a Trip To PARAGUAY I Will Need: • Passport and Visa • Light Clothing • Camera • Good Walking/Running Shoes • Medical Kit • Money • Goods to Trade • Yellow Fever Shot (Only if going into the Jungle)

  5. Historical Site Ascunción is the capital of Paraguay and this is the Capital building.

  6. Sports Paraguay is known for its great soccer team, chess players, and wonderful tennis players

  7. Fun Facts • Guarani and Spanish are official languages of Paraguay • Currency of Paraguay is Guarani • Paraguay is the world's third largest exporter of soybeans • Paraguay's legal system is based on Roman law, Argentine codes, and French codes • Majority of the country’s population lives in the east, and only 2-3% of the population lives in the west

  8. Works Cited • http://static1.123teachme.com/cms_images/funny/smiles.jpg • http://flagpedia.net/data/flags/normal/py.png • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraguay • http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1841.htm • http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Paraguay • http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWInbXIoWWg/Tc8vdj7JWzI/AAAAAAAAAKI/fgHB4yBeWYk/s1600/paraguay.gif • http://img.skysports.com/09/11/496x259/Paraguay-Squad-World-Cup-2010_2389125.jpg • http://blue.utb.edu/newsandinfo/72AxelChess.jpg • http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=paraguay+tennis&view=detail&id=6A9A76F0F48169910769092D36BF670CEB0B715E&first=0&FORM=IDFRIR&adlt=strict • http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/reuters/20110916/21/2824144369-16092011214611.jpg

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