Paraguay facts and news

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clipped from topics.nytimes.com Paraguay A list of resources about Paraguay as selected by researchers and editors of The New York Times. C.I.A. World Factbook country profile State Department -- history and overview BBC country profile News and online media Official Name: Republic of Paraguay Capital: Asuncion (Current local time) Government Type: Constitutional republic Chief of State: Nicanor Duarte Frutos, President Population: 6.7 million Area: 157,047 square miles; about the size of California Languages: Spanish, Guarani Literacy: Total: 94% GDP Per Capita: $4,800 Year of Independence: 1811 Web site: Presidencia.gov.py After an opening wipeout against Argentina, the United States is hoping to bounce back against Paraguay tonight in the Copa América. The Americans took an early lead against Argentina on Thursday, then gave up four straight goals. With a poor goal differential, the United States probably needs at least a tie against Paraguay to keep alive its chances of advancing.