Guarani Grafitti
Due to Paraguay's isolationist approach to foreign relations in the past (an example ios doing such things as declaring war on Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay simultaneously!), in this country two official languages are spoken: Spanish and Guarani, an indigenous language. In Asuncion, most people speak Spanish but also know Guarani (as it is taught in schools). Outside the capital, the language of choice is often Guarani, and some people do not know Spanish at all. Paraguay is impressive in its indigenous population, with 17 distinct ethnic groups, and 5 different languages.
In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were ... ... read more 
