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Long before Spanish conquistadors discovered Paraguay for King Charles V in 1524, semi-nomadic Chaco Indian tribes populated Paraguay's rugged landscape. Although few relics or physical landmarks remain from these tribes, the fact that nearly 90 percent of Paraguayans still understand the indigenous Guarani language is testament to Paraguay's Indian lineage.
Below is the timeline of Paraguayan history. Early colonial period (1516-1556) ... 1869, January 1: Allied armies occupy Asuncion, occupy Paraguay until 1876.
Asunción (English: / ɑː ˌ s uː n s i ˈ oʊ n, ˌ ɑː s uː n ˈ s j oʊ n /, [3] [4] [5] Spanish:) is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay.The city stands on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, almost at the confluence of this river with the Pilcomayo River.
Map of Paraguay province around 1600 CE Uncertainties over the departure of Pedro de Mendoza led Charles V to promulgate a cédula (decree) that was unique in colonial Latin America . The cédula granted colonists the right to elect the governor of Río de la Plata Province either if Mendoza had failed to designate a successor or if a successor ...
Map of Paraguay and surrounding regions, 1756 CE (from History of Paraguay) Image 53 As one of the most important resort towns in Paraguay, San Bernardino , which was founded by German settlers in the 19th century, has one of the highest purchasing power parities in the country.
Paraguay's cultural heritage can be traced to the extensive intermarriage between the original male Spanish settlers and indigenous Guaraní women. Their culture is highly influenced by various European countries, including Spain. Therefore, Paraguayan culture is a fusion of two cultures and traditions; one European, the other, Southern Guaraní.
An 18th-century map of Florida. This is a timeline of the U.S. state of Florida. Pre-European. 15,405–14,146 BC: Page-Ladson site. ... Timeline of Florida history.
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