Government
What does Paraguay's president serves as?
Both head of state and government.
Panteon Nacional de los Heroes serves as a mausoleum for..
National heroes
what year was Asunción founded?
1537
Dictator who ruled Paraguay for 35 years
Alfredo Stroessner
A cold, refreshing drink made with yerba mate, medicinal herbs, and ice-cold water.
Tereré
What is Paraguay's government type?
Paraguay is a presidential representative democratic republic.
what time period was Palacio de López built in?
1850s
Paraguay declared independence from who?
Spain
The President during the devastating Triple Alliance War
Francisco Solano López
Known as the only "solid soup" in the world.
Sopa Paraguaya
The Government is heavily influenced by
The Colorado Party
Templo San Buenoaventura de Yaguaron
carved woodwork typical of the syncretic art of the period
Who did Paraguay fight in the War of the Triple Alliance?
Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
The first leader of independent Paraguay
Jose Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia
A very popular snack made from mandioca flour, eggs, and cheese.
Chipa
The Colorado Party lead to a
"flawed democracy"
The Palacio de López is for
the official workplace of the President of Paraguay and the seat of the national government
Paraguay fought Bolivia for
Control of the Gran Chaco region.
Famous singer and guitarist who gained international fame with his group Los Paraguayos.
Luis Alberto del Paraná
A thick soup containing small cornmeal and cheese dumplings.
Bori Bori
The country is divided into __ departments
17 departments
Casa de la Independencia was used as a
Secret gathering place for leaders who declared Paraguay's independence from Spain in 1811.
What did Paraguay lose in the War of the Triple Alliance?
Paraguay losing over half its population—up to 90% of adult males—and a quarter of its territory.
The first female lawyer and a prominent feminist figure in Paraguay.
Serafina Dávalos
A social tradition of grilling various meats over coals, typically served with soup and mandioca.
Asado