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Places in News: Paraguay
Context:
Paraguay becomes 100th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
About Paraguay
- Location: Landlocked country in Central South America.
- Bordering countries:
- Argentina to the south and southwest.
- Brazil to the east and northeast.
- Bolivia to the northwest.
- Capital: Asuncion
- Major Rivers: Paraguay River, Parana River, Pilcomayo River
- Rivers give Paraguay access to the Atlantic Ocean and host hydroelectric plants, making it one of the world’s top hydropower exporters.
- Climate: Predominantly subtropical to temperate.
- Language: Spanish and Guarani (both official languages).
- Currency: Paraguayan Guarani (PYG).
- Membership: United Nations (UN), Organization of American States (OAS), Mercosur (Southern Common Market), Non-Aligned Movement, Lima Group and International Solar Alliance (ISA).
