Americas/South America
Paraguay
Asunción
6.1 Mio
406 752 km²
Paraguayan guaraní
Landlocked
Guaraní, Spanish
Historical Events
1537 - Foundation of Asunción
Asunción was founded as the first capital of the Governorate of the Río de la Plata.
1767 - Expulsion of the Jesuits
The Jesuits were expelled from Spanish territories, leading to Paraguay's decline as a colony.
1811 - Independence from Spain
Paraguay declared independence from Spanish colonial rule, marking the start of self-governance.
1864 - Paraguayan War Begins
Paraguay entered a devastating conflict with neighboring countries that lasted until 1870.
1870 - Paraguayan War Ends
The conflict resulted in a significant loss of population and territory for Paraguay.
1932 - Chaco War Begins
Paraguay engaged in a conflict with Bolivia over territory in the Gran Chaco region.
1935 - Chaco War Ends
The Chaco War concluded with Paraguay's victory over Bolivia, solidifying its territorial claims.
1989 - End of Stroessner's Regime
Alfredo Stroessner was overthrown, paving the way for a democratic era in Paraguay.