Tag: Paraguay

According to thereligionfaqs, Paraguay is a predominantly Roman Catholic country, with approximately 90% of the population belonging to the Catholic Church. The largest church in Paraguay is located in Asunción and is part of the Archdiocese of Asunción. There are also numerous other churches throughout the country, with some being quite remote and difficult to access. In addition to Christianity, there are several minority religions present in Paraguay such as Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. These religions are mostly practiced by immigrants from India, Nepal, Indonesia, and other countries; however there is no accurate data on their numbers due to low levels of visibility among these communities. Paraguay also has a small number of irreligious people; however they remain largely invisible due to social pressure to adhere to one of the major religions present in the country. Additionally, there is a small number of traditional spiritual practices that still exist among some indigenous communities throughout Paraguay. These practices often involve animist beliefs and rituals that have been passed down through generations for thousands of years. These traditional beliefs often focus on ancestor worship and nature spirits as well as taboos related to certain animals or plants. Paraguay in 2011 was a country located in the heart of South America, bordered by Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. With a population of 6.5 million people and an area of 406,752 km2 (157,048 sq mi), Paraguay was the fifth largest country in South America. As one of the two landlocked countries in the region (the other being Bolivia), Paraguay was home to many different ethnicities including Guarani, Spanish, German, Japanese and Mestizo. The political system in Paraguay during 2011 was a representative democracy with three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. The president was Fernando Lugo who had been elected as head of state in 2008 on a platform that promised economic reforms and social improvements for the population. He had been succeeded by Federico Franco after an impeachment process that took place in 2012. The government also included a bicameral legislature made up of an upper chamber (the Senate) and lower chamber (the House of Representatives). In terms of economy during 2011 Paraguay had experienced high growth rates over the previous decade with GDP increasing from $9 billion USD to $31 billion USD between 2000-2011; however this growth had been accompanied by high levels of inequality which meant that many citizens still lived below the poverty line even though the overall standard of living had increased significantly over this period. The primary sources of income for Paraguayan citizens were agriculture (which accounted for 20% GDP), industry (27%) and services (53%). In terms of international relations during 2011 Paraguay maintained diplomatic relations with many countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico due to its geographical proximity; furthermore it was also a member of international organizations such as MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market), UNASUR (Union Of South American Nations) & ALADI (Latin American Integration Association). Overall, during 2011 Paraguay continued its progress towards becoming a more developed nation thanks to its strong economy based on agriculture & industry along with its diverse range international relations whilst making progress towards improving living standards for citizens throughout its society at this time period. Check politicsezine for Paraguay Political System.