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Eastern Region

region, Paraguay
Also known as: Región Oriental
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The Eastern Region, or Región Oriental, is one of the two main geographic regions of Paraguay, divided by the Paraguay River. This region is an extension of the Brazilian Plateau and is characterized by its mountainous terrain, including the Amambay and Mbaracayú mountain ranges, which form the watershed between the Paraguay and Paraná rivers. The highest point in Paraguay, Mount San Rafael, is located in the Cordillera de San Rafael within this region.1

The Eastern Region is also significant for its cultural heritage, being a blend of Guaraní and Spanish traditions. This fusion is evident in its folklore, arts, literature, and language, with the Guaraní language being widely spoken. Historically, the region was settled by the Guaraní people before European arrival and later became the center of Spanish power in southeastern South America with the founding of Asunción.123

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  1. Paraguay: Top Questions
  2. history of Paraguay - Colonial period in Paraguay
  3. Paraguay - Cultural milieu
  4. history of Paraguay
  5. Paraguarí
  6. Encarnación
  7. Río de la Plata - Resource exploitation

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