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Diplomatic Missions Of Paraguay
This is a list of diplomatic missions of Paraguay. Paraguay is landlocked between two South American giants, Brazil and Argentina, and therefore it has several consulates in both countries. It is also one of the most significant countries and the only South American country to have an embassy in Taipei instead of Beijing. Current missions Africa Americas File:Paraguayan Embassy, Buenos Aires.jpg, Embassy in Buenos Aires File:Consulado paraguayo en La Plata julio 2k17.jpg, Consulate in La Plata File:Consulado Paraguay Puerto Iguazú.jpg, Consulate in Puerto Iguazú File:Consulado Geral Paraguai Foz do Iguaçu.jpg, Consulate-General in Foz do Iguaçu File:Consulado-Geral Paraguai Rio de Janeiro.jpg, Building hosting the Consulate-General in Rio de Janeiro File:Consulado Paraguay Guaíra.jpg, Consulate in Guaíra File:Embajada de Paraguay en La Paz.jpg, Building hosting the embassy in La Paz File:Embassy of Paraguay, Lima.jpg, Embassy in Lima File:Embajada de Paraguay en Ciudad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paraguay
Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the Argentina–Paraguay border, south and southwest, Brazil to the Brazil–Paraguay border, east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. It has a population of around 6.1 million, nearly 2.3 million of whom live in the Capital city, capital and largest city of Asunción, and its surrounding metro area. Spanish conquistadores arrived in 1524, and in 1537 established the city of Asunción, the first capital of the Governorate of the Río de la Plata. During the 17th century, Paraguay was the center of Reductions, Jesuit missions, where the native Guaraní people were converted to Christianity and introduced to European culture. After the Suppression of the Society of Jesus, expulsion of the Jesuits from Spanish territories in 1767, Paraguay increasingly became a peripheral colony. Following Independence of Paraguay, independence from Spain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Justo, Buenos Aires
San Justo is a city and the Administrative centre, seat of government of La Matanza Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. San Justo is a relatively prosperous city enjoying a variety of commercial and cultural resources. Its strategic location on National Route 3 (Argentina), National Highway 3 and Provincial Highway 4 (the Greater Buenos Aires beltway), make it among the most active, for its size, in the ''Partidos of Buenos Aires, partido''. Pedro Bonifacio Palacios, an Argentine poet, was born in San Justo, and one of the main streets of the city is named in his honor under his nickname ''Almafuerte''. The Plaza San Martín is the center of La Matanza Partido, La Matanza and its civic center, where the main institutions of the ''partido'' are located within a four-block radius. History Magistrate Lino Lagos made the first applications in 1852 for the land needed to establish a capital city in La Matanza Partido, La Matanza. It was not however until 1856 that the land w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iquique
Iquique () is a port List of cities in Chile, city and Communes of Chile, commune in northern Chile, capital of both the Iquique Province and Tarapacá Region. It lies on the Pacific coast, west of the Pampa del Tamarugal, which is part of the Atacama Desert. It has a population of 191,468 according to the 2017 census. It is also the main commune of Greater Iquique. The city developed during the heyday of the Potassium nitrate, saltpetre mining in the Atacama Desert in the 19th century. Once a Peruvian city with a large Chilean population, it was conquered by Chile in the War of the Pacific (1879–1883). Today it is one of only two free ports of Chile, the other one being Punta Arenas, in the country's far south. History Although the city was founded in the 16th century, there is evidence of habitation in the area by the Changos, Chango people as early as 7,000 BC. During colonial times, Iquique was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru as much of South America was at the time, and re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago De Chile
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile (), is the capital city, capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's Chilean Central Valley, central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population. Most of the city is situated between above mean sea level, above sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has served as the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city features a downtown core characterized by 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side streets with a mix of Art Deco, Gothic Revival, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is defined by several Inselberg, standalone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, which is lined by parks such as Parque Bicentenario, Parque Forestal, and Parque de la Familia. The Andes, Andes Mountains are visibl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern Ontario, southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (Canada), National Capital Region (NCR). Ottawa had a city population of 1,017,449 and a metropolitan population of 1,488,307, making it the list of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, fourth-largest city and list of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada, fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Ottawa is the political centre of Canada and the headquarters of the federal government. The city houses numerous List of diplomatic missions in Ottawa, foreign embassies, key buildings, organizations, and institutions of Government of Canada, Canada's government; these include the Parliament of Canada, the Supreme Court of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porto Murtinho
Porto Murtinho () is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 17,298 (2020) and its area is 17,735 km². Climate On 15 November 2023, a maximum temperature of was registered in Porto Murtinho. Consular representation Paraguay Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the Argentina–Paraguay border, south and southwest, Brazil to the Brazil–Paraguay border, east and northeast, and Boli ... has a Consulate in Porto Murtinho. References External links Pantanal Escapes - Travel Guide and Tourism in Porto Murtinho Municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul {{MatoGrossodoSul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponta Porã
Ponta Porã is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population is 93,937 (2020) and its area is 5,329 km2. It has a dry border and a conurbation with the city of Pedro Juan Caballero in Paraguay. Ponta Porã is away from Brasília, the country's capital, and away from Campo Grande, the state capital. Ponta Porã has a humid subtropical climate with a temperature of throughout the year. The city's economy is focused on agriculture and livestock. The main crops found near the city are soybeans, wheat and corn. Ponta Porã International Airport is located in the municipality with scheduled flights to São Paulo. History The origin of Ponta Porã begins with the formation of a village called Punta Porã. Before the Paraguayan War, the site of the city was a deserted region in the interior of Paraguay inhabited by tribes of Indians, such as Nhandevas and Caiuás, descendants of the Guarani people. The region was also a place where tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guaíra, Paraná
Guaíra () is a Municipalities of Brazil, municipality in the states of Brazil, state of Paraná (state), Paraná in the Southern Region, Brazil, Southern Region of Brazil. The population is 33,310 (2020 est.) in an area of 560 km2. The elevation is 517 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language and means "place difficult to access". It borders the Paraguayan city of Salto del Guairá, across the Paraná River, which marks the border between Brazil and Paraguay. Just like its Paraguayan twin city, it is named after the Guaíra Falls, which was located on the border with Paraguay. The falls was submerged after the construction of the Itaipu Dam in 1982. History The foundation of Guaíra is closely linked to Companhia Matte Larangeira, also responsible for the founding of the city of Porto Murtinho. In historical times, it belonged to the indigenous people; in 1556 it was occupied by the Spanish. At that time, the Jesuit Missions took place, which aimed to catechize the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
