Fun facts about Asunción
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Asunción was founded on 15 August 1537, the same day the Catholic Church commemorates the Assumption of Mary.
Asunción
Paraguay
Asunción is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, immediately north northeast of the confluence where it is joined by the Pilcomayo River.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city was described in 1545 as the 'paradise of Muhammad' due to the licentious life of the colonists.
Asunción
Paraguay
Asunción is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, immediately north northeast of the confluence where it is joined by the Pilcomayo River.
From the “History” section
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Asunción is located on the left bank of the Paraguay River, almost at the confluence with the River Pilcomayo.
Asunción
Paraguay
Asunción is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, immediately north northeast of the confluence where it is joined by the Pilcomayo River.
From the “Geography” section
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Asunción has been the first completely urban city in Paraguay since approximately the middle of the 20th century.
Asunción
Paraguay
Asunción is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, immediately north northeast of the confluence where it is joined by the Pilcomayo River.
From the “History” section
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The city is governed by a Municipal Board and a Mayor, who is elected directly by the citizens for a period of 5 years.
Asunción
Paraguay
Asunción is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, immediately north northeast of the confluence where it is joined by the Pilcomayo River.
From the “Government” section
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