1. Paraguay By: Jessica Santos

2. Location and Cities Paraguay is located in South America. Its capital is Asuncion. Three major cities in Paraguay are Ciudad de Este, San Lorenzo, and Luque.

3. Independence Day and Flag May 14, 1811 is Independence Day in Paraguay. The flag's colors were inspired by the French flag and are considered the colors of liberty and independence the red stripe symbolizes courage, equality and patriotism the white represents unity, purity and peace and blue stands for liberty, and truth. The front coat of arms represents the day of independence the olive branch represents peace and the palm branch represents honor. The Treasury Seal on the reverse is a symbol of liberty

4. Foods and Religion Typical foods are Sopa Paraguay, The Mandioca, The Chipa Guazu, The Chupa, Empanadas, Asado, Kaguyjy, and Kamby Arro 1 Lt of milk 120 grams of rice 125 grams of sugar Skin Orange/ Lemon (optional) Cinnamon (Powder & Branch) Vanilla (optional) The religion is Roman Catholicism

5. Exports/Imports and Tourism Exports: beef, corn, sugarcane, soybeans, lumber, and cotton Imports: machinery, appliances, motors, fuels, lubricants, cargo vehicles, accessories, food, beverages, and tobacco Paraguay is little-visited not very known. It has very attractive places some are Saltos de Monday, Icono Tower, and Manzana de la Rivera. There are various routes for hiking and trekking.

6. Population and Climate The population is 7,005,607 Climate is sub-tropical, rainy season during summer from October to April. Area Chaco is tropical with hot summers and very warm winters.

7. Monetary System, Government and President Monetary System: Guarani is the national currency. Guaranies are issued exclusively by the Central Bank. The Central Bank controls everything. 1-10-100-500-1,000-5,000 and 10,000 and as coins of 1-5- 10 and 50 guaranies. 1 guarani is worth 100 centimos. G126= US$1 Government in Paraguay is Republic The President is Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara

8. References www.worldatlas.com www.mapsofworld.com http://anydayguide.com www.worldflags101.com www.southamerica.cl journeymart.com www.tradingeconomics.com countrymeters.info http://weather-and-climate.com www.photius.com world-leaders.findthedata.com www.bbc.com