Paraguay

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Population Of Paraguay

Paraguay population, as recorded in 1983, was 5, 291, 020. The group between 15 - 64 years made the majority, comprising 56% of the entire population. The children between 0 - 14 years accounted for 39% of the population.

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Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay

Asuncion, city and capital of Paraguay, occupying a promontory and descending to the Paraguay River near its confluence with the Pilcomayo. The city lies 175 feet (53 metres) above sea level.

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Religion in Paraguay

The religious identities of the people of Paraguay, or Religion in Paraguay for short, have since national independence been oriented towards the Christian faith, and specifically the Roman Catholic Church. In the most recent census (2002), Paraguayans of all ages 10 and older had their religious identities enumerated, and 89.6% were classified as Catholics.