PARAGUAY
Location
Central South America.
Area
406,752 sq km (157,048 sq miles).
Population
6.7 million
Population Density
16.4 per sq km.
Capital
Asunción.
Population: 539,000 (2005).
Government
Republic since 1967. Gained independence from Spain in 1811.
Language
The official languages are Spanish and Guaraní; Guaraní is spoken by most of the rural population. Most Paraguayans are bilingual, but prefer to speak Guaraní outside Asunción.
Oñondive ñamba'apo ha ñamongakuaa Paraguay tavarandu.