Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay (pronunciation: /ˈpærəɡwaɪ/), officially the Republic of Paraguay (Spanish: República del Paraguay; Guarani: Tetã Paraguái), is a country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest.
Etymology
The name "Paraguay" is derived from the Guarani word "pararaguay", which means "river that gives birth to the sea". The name refers to the Paraguay River, which divides the country into two regions: Eastern Paraguay (Paranena) and Western Paraguay (Chaco).
Related Terms
- Guarani: The indigenous language of Paraguay, which is one of the official languages of the country along with Spanish.
- Asunción: The capital and largest city of Paraguay.
- Gran Chaco: A hot and semi-arid lowland natural region of the Río de la Plata basin, shared among Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil.
- Paraguay River: A major river in south-central South America, running through Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia.
- Paranena: The eastern region of Paraguay, separated from the Chaco region by the Paraguay River.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paraguay
- Wikipedia's article - Paraguay
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