Paz y justicia ("Peace and Justice") | |||||||
| Anthem | "Paraguayos, República o Muerte" | ||||||
| Capital | Asunción | ||||||
| Largest city | Asunción | ||||||
| Other cities | Ciudad del Este, San Lorenzo | ||||||
| Language official |
Spanish, Guaraní | ||||||
| others | English, Native Languages | ||||||
| Religion main |
Roman Catholic | ||||||
| others | Christian denominations, Native Religions | ||||||
| Ethnic Groups main |
Mestizo | ||||||
| others | Spanish | ||||||
| Demonym | Paraguayan | ||||||
| President | |||||||
| Vice President | |||||||
| Area | 157,048 sq mi | ||||||
| Population | 1,473,000 (1950 est.) | ||||||
| Independence | 14 May 1811 (Declared); 14 May 1811 (Recognized) | ||||||
| Currency | Paraguayan Guaraní | ||||||
Vassal of Argentina
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Government
Military
There are 15,000 active soldiers in the military, and 10,000 reserve troops. The Army is the largest branch with minor Air Force and Navy branches in support. There is no Marine Corps or Special Forces.
Army
The Army has the largest amount of soldiers with 12,000 active soldiers and 9,000 reserve troops.
Infantry Weapons
| Model | Quantity | Origin | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiesanuova Bolt Action Rifle | 21,000 | Germany | Standard Issue Rifle |  |
| M1911 | 500 | United States | Standard Issue Sidearm |  |
Crew Served Weapons
| Model | Quantity | Origin | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 Browning | 70 | United States | Heavy Machine Gun |  |
| M1919 Browning | 50 | United States | Medium Machine Gun |  |
Artillery
| Model | Quantity | Origin | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-100 | 20 | Argentina | Infantry Artillery Gun |  |
Tanks
| Model | Quantity | Origin | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-26 | 33 | Soviet Union/Argentina | Light Infantry Tank |  |
The Navy has 1,000 active sailors and 200 reserve personnel. Currently the Navy only operates a handful of gunboats
Boats
| Class | Quantity | Names | Origin | Type | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humaitá class | 2 | Paraguay C1 (1931), Humaitá C2 (1931) | Italy | Patrol Boat | |
| None | 1 | Cap. Cabral P01 (1908) | Patrol Boat |
Air Force
The Air Force has 1,000 active and 300 reserve personnel. There are only trainer and fighter aircraft operated.
Fighters
| Name | Quantity | Origins | Role | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMA FeC.3 | 6 | Argentina | Fighter |  |
