Paraguay
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Paraguay is a small country in South America. It is landlocked, meaning that it does not touch the ocean. The main languages are Spanish and Guaraní. Paraguay's population is about 800 thousand, as of 2000.
The capital city is Asuncion. Asuncion was founded in 1537 by a man from Spain named Juan de Salazar. Paraguay was a colony of Spain. Paraguay became independent from Spain in 1811.
From 1865-1870 Paraguay lost land in the War of the Triple Alliance against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. It gained land in the Chaco War against Bolivia.
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Countries and territories of South America |
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Independent: Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Chile | Colombia | Ecuador | Guyana | Paraguay | Peru | Suriname | Uruguay | Venezuela |
Governed by other countries: Falkland Islands | French Guiana | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |