The capital of Paraguay is Asunción, a city that lies on the Paraguay River near its junction with the Pilcomayo. Asunción is the center for culture, economics, and politics in Paraguay. The city is a major commercial center for products such as cotton, sugarcane, and tobacco. Cultural institutions, such as the Normal School of Music, the National Academy of Fine Arts, and the Asunción Symphony Orchestra, are located there.
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