Paraguay – Paraguay's capital is Asunción

(Pronounced par-uh-gwye and ah-soon-see-yawn)

To remember the capital of Paraguay, use the following mnemonic:

There was a parrot on that guy (Paraguay). As soon as the guy started to talk, you could see the parrot starting to yawn (Asunción).

Interesting facts about Asunción:

- Mother of Cities: Asunción is one of the oldest cities in South America and earned this nickname because it served as the focal point for colonial expeditions that founded several other cities in the region.

- Bayfront Skyline: The city is situated right on the banks of the Paraguay River, featuring a scenic bay and a historic downtown core where modern high-rises stand alongside colonial-era architecture.

- Lace Heritage: Asunción is globally renowned for its traditional ñandutí lace, an intricate, spiderweb-like textile art hand-woven by local artisans using fine threads in bright, colourful patterns.