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Paraguay

Place

Paraguay is a small country in South America with a population of 6,375,830. As a place Paraguay can be defined as a country that speaks

spanish, has an average income, is mostly catholic, and has a constitutional republic.

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Religion

Paraguay is mostly catholic. they are a special type of catholic called roman catholic which is an ancient catholicism. San Blas is a special festival in paraguay. San Blas, also known as St. Blayse, Blaze or Blaise, was a Christian bishop from Armenia martyred Feb. 3, A.D. 298. The Catholic Mass said in his honor each year includes a blessing of the celebrants' throats in recognition of the saint's dedication to teaching and his work in curing throat conditions. The Cathedral of St. Blaise in Ciudad del Este is named for the saint and hosts a large festival to honor to honor its namesake each February. Part of the Diocese of Ciudad del Este, the Roman Catholic church is in the Alto Parana area of the city. to honor its namesake each February. Part of the Diocese of Ciudad del Este, the Roman Catholic church is in the Alto Parana area of the city."Festivals in Paraguay for El Día De San Blas."

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