Paraguay is a constitutional democracy with a developing economy. Tourist facilities are adequate in the capital city of Asuncion, but vary greatly in quality and prices.
The terrain consists of grassy and marshy plains, dry forest, and some wooded hills in the eastern part of the country. The climate is subtropical to temperate with considerable rainfall in the east.
Paraguay’s recent history began on May 14, 1811 when it became independent from Spain. From 1865 to 1870 Paraguay fought in the bloody War of the Triple Alliance against Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. During the war Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult men and a significant amount of territory. Between 1932 and 1935, the Chaco War was fought against Bolivia, and Paraguay acquired a great part of the Chaco region. The county was under the military dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner until 1989, but since then has been able to hold fairly free and consistent presidential elections since that time.
Paraguay’s recent history began on May 14, 1811 when it became independent from Spain. From 1865 to 1870 Paraguay fought in the bloody War of the Triple Alliance against Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. During the war Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult men and a significant amount of territory. Between 1932 and 1935, the Chaco War was fought against Bolivia, and Paraguay acquired a great part of the Chaco region. The county was under the military dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner until 1989, but since then has been able to hold fairly free and consistent presidential elections since that time.
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