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  Paraguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paraguay gained a large part of its current territory at the expense of Bolivia, in the aftermath of the Chaco War, the culmination of a long series of border disputes between the two countries.
Politics of Paraguay takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Paraguay is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
Paraguay • Peru • Suriname • Trinidad and Tobago
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 Paraguay - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Paraguay and Bolivia had tried to settle their claims diplomatically since at least the middle of the 19th century.
Paraguay's highest court is the nine-member Supreme Court, appointed by the Senate and the President on the basis of recommendations from a constitutionally created Magistrates Council.
Paraguay has a market economy marked by a large informal sector that features both re-export of imported consumer goods to neighbouring countries as well as the activities of thousands of microenterprises and urban street vendors.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Paraguay   (1752 words)

  
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Paraguay's forests are threatened by the expansion of agriculture.
Paraguay's armed forces numbered 20,200 (12,900 draftees) in 1995, with about 14,900 in the army, 3,600 in the navy (including 900 marines), and 1,700 in the air force.
Paraguay acclaims--despite their reputations as dictators--the first three leaders of the independent nation: José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia (El Supremo, 1761?-1840); his nephew Carlos Antonio López (1790-1862); and the latter's son Francisco Solano López (El Mariscal, 1827-70).
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 Paraguay - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Main article: History of Paraguay Europeans first arrived in the area in the early 16th century and the settlement of Asunción was founded in 1537, by the Spanish explorer Juan de Salazar.
In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865–1870), Paraguay lost two-thirds of its adult male population and 140,000 km² of its territory.
In the Chaco War of 1932 to 1935, invading Bolivian troops, trying to gain a port on the Paraguay river for their landlocked country, were expelled by the Paraguayan Armed Forces from most of the Chaco region.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/p/a/r/Paraguay.html   (1188 words)

  
 Paraguay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lying on both banks of the River it borders Argentina to the south and southwest Brazil to the northeast and Bolivia to the northwest.
Paraguay's highly centralised and often dictatorial government was fundamentally changed by the 1992 constitution which provides for a division of The president and vice president are elected the same ticket by popular vote for terms after which the president appoints a cabinet.
Paraguay's population is distributed unevenly throughout the The vast majority of the people live the eastern region most within 160 kilometers Asunción the capital and largest city.
www.freeglossary.com /Paraguay   (1129 words)

  
 Paraguay - US Embassy Buenos Aires, Argentina
Paraguay is a landlocked developing country in central South America of about 5.0 million people.
Paraguay is a net exporter of primary agricultural products such as soybeans, wheat, corn, sugar and cotton, but a net foodstuff importer.
Paraguay has open laws for food imports, and is striving to make them fair and clear for all involved.
buenosaires.usembassy.gov /paraguay.html   (3932 words)

  
 Paraguay Public Holidays and Bank Holidays - Calendar 2006
This database of bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays can also be viewed month-by-month rather than by country.
Examples of this are religious holidays such as Easter Sunday, or the actual date of a holiday, such as Christmas, for which an additional day in lieu is given when it occurs on a weekend.
In addition, in many parts of the world, holidays are subject to arbitrary, last minute, changes by the local authorities and you are therefore advised to verify the above dates with the embassy or consulate of Paraguay, before planning any trip to Paraguay.
www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2006/paraguay.htm   (476 words)

  
 Paraguay
Paraguay’s legal system is based on Argentine codes, Roman law, and French codes with judicial review of legislative acts in Supreme Court of Justice.
Paraguay Guarani (1 USD = 5050.80 PYG as of May 15, 2002).
The Constitution allows both private and public sector workers (with the exception of the armed forces and the police) to form and join unions without government interference.
www.erieri.co.uk /freedata/HRCodes/PARAGUAY.htm   (2133 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Safety - Americas - Paraguay
Paraguay is a constitutional democracy with a developing economy.
Persons who drive in Paraguay should be prepared to drive defensively and with their own insurance in both urban and rural areas.
Public transportation is readily available for urban and inter-city travel.
www.worldworx.tv /safety/americas/paraguay/index.htm   (1669 words)

  
 Paraguay
The name "Paraguay" is derived from the Guarani words "pará", meaning "this side" and "guay", meaning "river".
The Chaco had been claimed by both countries, but the settlements in the region were mostly Paraguayan.
The selling of cheaper goods is another important source of revenue and it is still a common habit in Brazil to go to Paraguay and buy electronics, like TV sets and sound systems there.
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 Background Notes: Paraguay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Paraguay's highly centralized government is based on the constitution promulgated in August 1967.
Paraguay's economy, while still heavily dependent on agricultural output, has grown steadily during the last several years and registered a solid 6.4% growth in 1988.
Paraguay is a member of the United Nations and several of its specialized agencies, the Organization of American States, and the Latin American Integration Association.
dosfan.lib.uic.edu /erc/bgnotes/wha/paraguay9005.html   (1922 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Paraguay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The name "Paraguay" is derived from the Guarani words "pará", meaning "ocean", "gua" meaning to or from and "y" meaning "water"; in other words "water that goes to the ocean".
The city eventually became the centre of a Spanish colonial province, as well as a primary site of the Jesuit (Roman Catholic) missions and settlements in South America in the 18th century.
In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Paraguay   (2399 words)

  
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Paraguay has warned, however, that some of the many new adoption cases which were registered during the last months preceding the September 18 suspension might be fraudulent and all new cases will be examined closely.
Foreign adoptive parents who come to Paraguay to adopt will be sworn by Paraguayan adoption judges to comply with this requirement three times a year for four years, either through their adoption agency, the Paraguay attorney or via whatever state agency in the state of the parent(s) residence would be charged with adoption issues.
If the minor has a physical or mental disability, a notarized statement will be required from the prospective adoptive parent(s) in the United States indicating that they are fully aware of the physical or mental disability of the minor and in spite of that fact that they have the intention of finalizing the adoption.
dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/population/children/adoptions/Paraguay.html   (3300 words)

  
 Paraguay
U.S. citizens traveling to Paraguay must submit completed visa applications in person or by secure messenger to the Paraguayan Embassy or one of the consulates and pay a fee.
Effective April 2006, Paraguay issues visas for one-entry or multiple entries up to the validity of the U.S. passport, at the discretion of the Consular officer.
Visit the website of Paraguay’s national tourist office and national authority responsible for road safety at http://www.senatur.gov.py and http://www.mopc.gov.py/.
travel.state.gov /travel/paraguay.html   (2248 words)

  
 Paraguay: 2005 Calendar of Bank Holidays, Public Holidays, and National Holidays
This list of 2005 bank holidays, national holidays, legal holidays and public holidays for Paraguay, was generated by the Q++ Studio Diary Publishing System, using holidays recurrence rules that were last revised on April 9, 2006.
This database of bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays can also be viewed sorted by date rather than by country.
Individuals and/or businesses may still choose to take this holiday on the following Monday, regardless of the official national policy, or lack thereof.For more details, see weekend holidays and days in lieu.
www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2005/paraguay.htm   (441 words)

  
 Public Holidays
January 9 - 13 - (9th is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice)
October 22 - 24, 2006 - (22nd is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan); Oct 11 - 14, 2007 - (11th is a half-day holiday for the public sector)
December 30, 2006 - January 3, 2007 - (30th is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice)
www.partyguideonline.com /occasions/publicholidays.html   (1993 words)

  
 TradePort Country Profiles from World Trade Press
Paraguay maintains a well-developed educational system, with a resulting high literacy rate by South American standards.
Grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere.
Paraguay is also expected to fall further behind in its debt payments and perhaps even default.
www.tradeport.org /countries/paraguay/01grw.html   (479 words)

  
 Public holidays in Paraguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article or section does not cite its references or sources.
Public holidays in: Argentina · Bolivia · Brazil · Chile · Colombia · Ecuador · Guyana · Panama ·
Paraguay · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad and Tobago · Uruguay · Venezuela
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_holidays_in_Paraguay   (107 words)

  
 National Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
These days are not considered official holidays and the measure has been introduced to respect the religious and ethnic diversity of the country.
Some holidays are annually set by the Government, or moved to either Friday or Monday, if the normal day of observance falls on a weekend.
Ps: (a) Public holidays in India tend to be observed on a strictly regional basis.
www.bawtc.com /holidays.asp?PartnerID   (6207 words)

  
 Insight Travel On-line > Places > Paraguay > Travel Tips   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
You are best advised to use private hospitals for emergencies, as they are more likely to accept European and US health insurance.
There is no fl-market system in Paraguay, but you can change cash (preferably US$) in casas de cambio, common in most towns and cities.
Paraguay is one of the safest countries in South America, but the overall crime rate is higher than in Europe and the United States, so sensible precautions are advised.
www.insightguides.com /ig2/places/paraguay/travel_tips.asp   (459 words)

  
 Intercountry Adoption Paraguay
Two sets of laws are particularly relevant: 1) the laws of the child’s country of birth govern all activity in that country including the adoptability of individual children as well as the adoption of children in country in general; and 2) U.S. Federal immigration law governs the immigration of the child to the
Paraguyan government officials have to told the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay that should intercountry adoptions be permitted in the future, the government will only allow adoptions by citizens of countries that have ratified the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption (the Convention) and signed an agreement with the central governmental authority overseeing adoptions.
U.S. Immigration Requirements: Prospective adoptive parents are strongly encouraged to consult USCIS publication M-249, The Immigration of Adopted and Prospective Adopting Children, as well as the Department of State publication, International Adoptions.
travel.state.gov /family/adoption_paraguay.html   (1395 words)

  
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- Co to Da - Da to Fi - Fl to Gu In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865–1870), Paraguay lost two-thirds of its adult male population and 140,000 km² of its territory.
Austria, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay and Venezuela are among the countries that will play in the Tierra del Sol Golf Club Nations Cup 2006.
A W3C Working group on XSL was started in December 1997, with Sharon Adler and Steve Zilles as co-chairs, with James Clark acting as editor (and unofficially as chief designer), and Chris Lilley as W3C staff contact.
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 STUDENT HOLIDAYS - THE GUIDE TO GREAT HOLIDAYS IN AUSTRIA
In Austria, you come face to face with natural beauty and culture whether you are simply walking along one of the many cobblestone lanes, visiting a small country church, or standing awe-struck before a magnificent country abbey.
The far-flung hut system in the Austrian Alps makes it possible to go on long cross-country hikes, another popular variation are "hikes without luggage" (guided tours with the bags left behind in the morning and waiting for the participants in the evening in their rooms).
Austria has over 800 winter sports resorts to choose from, over 14,000 miles of groomed pistes to ski and snowboard on and 500 ski schools to help you start or perfect your skiing experience.
www.studentholidays.com /austria/austria.htm   (1530 words)

  
 Holidays and Festivals - Paraguay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Republic of Paraguay is a country in South America.
In 1930, a border conflict was ended with the Battle of Boquerón on this day.
Public holidays New Year's Day, Feast of St Blaise, Heroes' Day, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Labor Day (May 1), Independence Day, Ascension Day, Corpus Christi, Peace of Chaco Day, Founding of the City of Asunción (Aug 15.
www.shagtown.com /days/paraguay.html   (131 words)

  
 Calendar of all legal public holidays, bank holidays and school holidays worldwide, until 2040
Calendar of all legal public holidays, bank holidays and school holidays worldwide, until 2040
This site informs you of all the days when banks are closed due to religious or public events.
Major events (elections, strikes, riots...) are also listed, as well as school holidays in many countries.
www.jours-feries.com /statique/index_pays2.html   (67 words)

  
 Holidays in Paraguay
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Paraguay Hotels, Asuncion Hotels, Itagua Hotels, Chaco Hotels, Trinidad Hotels, Santa Maria Hotels and More...
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 world holidays, festivals, public holidays and carnivals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Keep abreast of world events and celebrations with JourneyMart’s exhaustive list of holidays and festivals for the year 2006.
Choose a country to view holidays and festivals
The biggest and the best beerfest in the world is one heady orgy for lovers of the golden brew – 5 million litres of beer will have been sipped or swigged, guzzled and quaffed by closing day!
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 Holidays in Bolivia
All departments have their proper holiday as well: Oruro (February 10) Tarija (April 15) Chuquisaca (May 25) La Paz (July 16) Cochabamba (September 14) Santa Cruz (September 24) Pando (September 24) Beni (November 18) Potosi (November 10)
Sundays : The fact that the date displayed above is a Sunday means that there is no reliable official rule concerning bank holidays, legal holidays and public holidays that occur on a Sunday in Bolivia.
Individuals and/or businesses may still choose to take this holiday on the following Monday, regardless of the official national policy, or lack thereof.
www.southtravels.com /america/bolivia/holidays.html   (176 words)

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