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Paraguay
Also Known As Republic of Paraguay
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Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country in central South America bordered by Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. It declared independence from Spain on 14 May 1811. Its capital, Asuncion, was founded in 1537 as the first capital of the Governorate of the Rio de la Plata.
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Population2026 estimate. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearParaguay declared independence from Spain on 14 May 1811; independence was formally recognized in 1842. Cross-Tradition Connections
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Republic of Paraguay
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Asuncion
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406,752 km2 (157,048 sq mi)
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6,460,159 (113th)
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Paraguay declared independence from Spain in May 1811; independence was formally recognized in 1842.
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Paraguay is a landlocked country in central South America, bordered by Bolivia to the northwest, Brazil to the east, and Argentina to the south and west.
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