Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay, an economic, political and cultural center.
It is located in the western part of the state, on the flat left bank of the river of the same name. The natural conditions in Asuncion are formed under the influence of a hot humid tropical climate. The average temperature in January is about twenty-eight degrees, in July, about eighteen. In winter, southerly winds often blow in the city, bringing streams of dry cool air.
Beautiful country - Paraguay. The capital is located in the tropical forest zone. Part of the coastal territory of the Paraguay River is in a boggy state. The plant world is mainly represented by numerous species of palm trees and grassy cereal plants. There are areas on which valuable and rare tree species grow: guayakan, chvnyar, kebracho. In Asuncion and its environs, many species of beautiful tropical
birds (toucans, nandus, ibises, parrots) are widespread. Of the mammals, bats, capybara (a relative of guinea pig) and armadillos live here. Among the shrubs and trees, termites are building their large dwellings. On hot days, people living in the capital suffer from the invasion of a large number of harmful insects - ticks, mosquitoes and locusts.
Language, Population, and Religion
The capital of Paraguay is a million-plus city. Most residents are mestizos of ideological and Spanish origin - guarani. Also, immigrants from Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Germany, Ukraine and
Russia live in the city
. The official languages are Guarani and Spanish. A variant of guarani is widespread among residents, which is characterized by a large number of
words borrowed from Spanish. Most of the inhabitants are Catholics, except for whom Orthodox Christians and Protestants still live in the city.
City culture
The appearance of the historical center of the capital has well-defined features of the conquest period. The city has majestic structures of monasteries and churches, which were erected by the Jesuits. There are educational institutions such as Catholic University and Asuncion University.
Recently, painstaking scientific work has been carried out in the city to study the history of the state and culture. Institutes where scientists conduct research in the field of ethnography and linguistics work here. Among such institutions are the Guarani Academy of Culture and Language, as well as the Association of Indians.
The capital of Paraguay is famous for its guaranha folk music concerts, which have gained popularity among residents. These musical compositions originate from the folk songs of the Guarana Indians who lived on the territory of the state even before the arrival of the conquistadors. Also in the city there are military and symphony orchestras.
The capital of Paraguay is a city of people who love sports, especially football. It is here that numerous sports competitions, football, basketball and volleyball matches, car races are held. Asuncion, whose hotels are famous all over the world for hospitality and quality of service, is waiting for fans and sports enthusiasts from around the world!