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In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70) - between Paraguay and Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay - Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were won from Bolivia. The 35-year military dictatorship of Alfredo STROESSNER was overthrown in 1989, and, despite a marked increase in political infighting in recent years, relatively free and regular presidential elections have been held since then.
Argentina 1,880 km, Bolivia 750 km, Brazil 1,365 km |
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5,898,651
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$1,242.27
per capita |
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Asuncion - 502,426 |
Asuncion - 502,426 |
Alternative names:
Paraguay, Republic of Paraguay, Republica del Paraguay |
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