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Includes basic information and general descriptions about Paraguay, as well as general country websites. The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Paraguay is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 160 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/). Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form. One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of Paraguyan subjects is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/sa/paraguay/) see the entry below.
BACKGROUND NOTES : PARAGUAY (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1841.htm)
The site contains profile information about Paraguay, by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. In English.
CIA : THE WORLD FACTBOOK: PARAGUAY (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pa.html)
Country profile of Paraguay by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. Offers details about the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. In English.
ESCAPEARTIST.COM : LIVING IN PARAGUAY (http://www.escapeartist.com/paraguay/paraguay.htm)
A comprehensive list of websites on Paraguay produced by EscapeArtist. The directory includes media, art & culture, real state, government, tourism & travel, economy, indigenous people, and embassies. Also offers a large number of Paraguay maps.
LANIC: PARAGUAY (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/sa/paraguay/)
Presents a collection of Web sites related to the country of Paraguay, provided through the online Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC). Explains that LANIC, managed by the Institute of Latin American Studies (ILAS) at the University of Texas at Austin, provides Latin American and other users with access to academic databases and information services. Contains Web sites related to Paraguay's arts and culture, the economy, education, the government, history, news and electronic forums, travel and tourism, and WWW servers. Notes that many of the Web sites are written in Spanish.
LONELY PLANET WORLDGUIDE : DESTINATION PARAGUAY (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south%5Famerica/paraguay/)
Features general information on Paraguay, provided by Lonely Planet. Includes a map, tourist information, articles, history and culture.
PARAGUAY (http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/paraguay.htm)
Profiles Paraguay, provided by Latimer Clarke Corporation Pty. Ltd. Details the country's location, geography, climate, population, demographics, religions, languages, education, and modern history from World War II to 1993. Highlights Paraguay's currency, economy, major industries, main exports, transportation, communications, and military powers.
PARAGUAY : A COUNTRY STUDY (http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/pytoc.html)
Paraguay country profile by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. Presents information on history, society, economy, politics, national security and institutions. In English.
PARAGUAY.COM (http://www.paraguay.com/)
The website, although still in process, features information about business, environment, politics, science, sports and technology. In addition it offers daily news concerning Paraguay from newspapers around the world. Also contains links to international, regional and local media outlets, and travel sites.
YAGUA.COM: EL PRIMER BUSCADOR PARAGUAYO (http://www.yagua.com)
Search engine for Paraguay, with a completed directory, e-mail, chat, and news. In Spanish.
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