P A R A G U A Y I N F O R M A T I O N

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Paraguay is an amazing and beautiful country that everyone must visit in his or her lifetime . Along with its beautiful scenery , Paraguay also has much history and meaning behind it , even just from within their flag .

Paraguay is a land locked country located in South America . Paraguay ’ s capital city is Asunción with the surrounding countries of Brazil , Bolivia , and Argentina .

A map of Paraguay labeling the capital city and its surrounding countries .

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Paraguay ’ s flag appears to be just a normal flag , but in reality their flag is very unique and original . Paraguay is the only country that has a flag with a different front and back . The front of the flag contains the National seal , while the back of the flag contains the Treasury seal .

Each side has three equally sized stripes , the first one red , the second white ( where the seals are each placed in the very middle of the flag ), and the third blue .

The National flag ’ s colors were inspired by the French flag . The colors of Paraguay ’ s flag each have a special symbolism of the country . The red stripe of the flag represents equality and patriotism . The white stripe represents purity , unity , and peace . The blue stripe represents liberty and peace .