Top 10 Facts - Paraguay // Top Facts HD

Top 10 Facts - Paraguay // Top Facts These and other interesting Top Facts you can know in this channel. 1. Paraguay’s nickname is the “Corazon de America” (the Heart of America). The name refers to Paraguay’s location in the center of the South American continent. 2. The Itaipu Dam on the Parana River produces almost all of Paraguay’s electricity. Situated on the border with Brazil, the dam is owned by both countries. 3. Though Paraguay is a land-locked country with no border on the ocean, it has a well-trained navy. Their navy is the largest of any land-locked country in the world. 4. Iguacu Falls, spanning the Iguacu River, is made up of more than 275 individual waterfall cascades, is taller than Niagara Falls, and is twice its width. 5. Paraguay is home to the world’s largest rodent called the Capybara, which is basically a giant guinea pig. 6. Paraguay is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s largest barbecue, which was attended by approximately 30,000 people. 7. More than 80% of Paraguayans are mestizos: people of mixed Spanish and Native-American ancestry. 8. In Paraguay, pistol duelling is still legal as long as both parties are registered blood donors. Naturally, this is one of my favourite interesting facts about Paraguay. 9. The Asuncion-Encarnacion railway line was the first railway line in South America. It was constructed by British engineers from 1858-1861. 10. This country is the largest exporter of hydroelectric power and soy beans. Other major exports include edible oil, meat and cotton. --------------------- video https://youtu.be/F9kg8UmeAYg ------------------------ Recommended Facts 1. Facts about Chile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co3CtWd4iQQ 2. Facts about Argentina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFXn_icODrY ----------------------------- Please Subscribe : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXv09txvJQyyDM27SeMwVVw?sub_confirmation=1