Thursday, March 19, 2009

Paraguay- Links

Some examples of cuisine in Paraguay is on the following link: http://www.try2cook.com/Paraguay-food-recipe.html

Information on family life in Paraguay is on the next link: http://www.photius.com/countries/paraguay/society/paraguay_society_family_and_kin.html

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Paraguay- History

After WWII, politics in Paraguay had become unstable. This lead to the Paraguayan civil war of 1947.

for more history of Paraguay, click on the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraguay

Paraguay- Natural Resources

Paraguay's natural resources include farming, fishing, and timber.

Paraguay- Facts



Population: 6,831,306




Flower:Jasmine-of-the-Paraguay

Capital: Asuncion


Government: Constitutional Republic

Tree: Iapacho


Bird: Bare-throated Bellbird





Paraguay- Agriculture

Paraguay's crops include:

Soybeans
Cotton
Tobacco
Coffee
Sugarcane
Oils
Maize
Plums
Bananas
Watermelon
Guavas

Monday, March 16, 2009

Paraguay- Currency

Paraguay's money is called a guarani


1 US Dollar = 5,231.08 Paraguay Guarani

Paraguay- Anthem/Flag

Paraguay's Flag:

Paraguay- Tourism

Paraguay's tourism opportunities include visiting zoos, aquariums, art museums, and monuments.

Paraguay- Location



Paraguay is located by Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Spain- Family Life

Family life in Spain is based on the idea of marriage because Spain is a predominately Catholic country. Children are very important to couples who are married.

Spain- Links

Some information on Spanish cuisine is on the following link:
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/article/Spain/Food-in-Spain/16

Information on schools in Spain is on the next link: http://www.schools-in-spain.com/

Spain is an ancient culture full of history. For more history of Spain follow the next link: http://www.red2000.com/spain/primer/hist.html

Spain-Natural Resources

Spain's natural resources include: renewable energy (solarpower, wind) and non-renewable energy (fossil fuels)

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Spain- Facts




Population: 40,491,051
Flower: Carnation

Capital: Madrid

Government: parliamentary monarchy
Animal: Bull

Patron Saint: Saint James the Great

Spain- Agricultue

Spain's crops include:

Vines
Potatoes
Cereals
Sugar Beets
Olives
Citrus
Fruit Trees
Cotton
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http://www.syntechresearch.com/?loc=facilities&page=5

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Spain- Currency

Spain's currency is the Euro. One euro equals $1.34 in American money. ( http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Spain/Currency )



Euros.

Spain- Flag/Anthem


Spain's flag.
for additional information on Spain's flag go to the following link http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/pu
Spain's national anthem is called La Marcha Real ("The Royal March"). It has no official lyrics. To hear the national anthem of Spain click on the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKK38OFkC2M

Spain- Tourism

Two of most visited cities is Spain are Madrid and Barcelona.



Spain's tourist opportunities include water sports (surfing,scuba diving), hiking, skiing, attending fiestas, and the normal sightseeing.








Cathedrals are also among Spain's most visited attractions.


information found at:



http://www.tourspain.org/whattodo.asp

Monday, March 9, 2009

Spain- Location

Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula along with Portugal.