Contact
Watson Library, Room 501A
1425 Jayhawk Blvd.
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
Paraguay
Asunción, capital city
Cerro Akatí, nature reserve
Salto Cristal, waterfall
Picture by Annie Perdomo
Welcome
This subject guide contains a wide variety of sources in English and Spanish selected especially for the study of Paraguay's history, culture, and more. Click on the tabs at the top to see the best resources for research.
Contemporary Paraguay
Native Peoples, Politics, and Society in Contemporary Paraguay: Multidisciplinary Perspectives by Publication Date: 2021Featuring a chapter by Melissa H. Birch, associate professor and the director for the Center for Global Business Studies, School of Business, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.
Chapter 6. Paraguay and Mercosur: Unlocking Global Potential In a Regional Trade Agreement?
Where is Paraguay?
Paraguay is located in central South America, it is bordered by Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil. It is often referred to as the "Heart of South America".
Paraguayan flag
The Paraguayan flag has a unique design. It differs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse of the flag depicts the national coat of arms and the reverse the seal of the treasury. It is the only United Nations recognized nation with a present-day flag that officially has two different designs on each side.
