Airports - with paved runways: total: 1 1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (1999 est.)
@Paracel Islands:Military
Military - note: occupied by China
@Paracel Islands:Transnational Issues
Disputes - international: occupied by China, but claimed by Taiwan and
Vietnam
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PARAGUAY
@Paraguay:Introduction
Background: In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were won from Bolivia. The 35-year military dictatorship of Alfredo STROESSNER was overthrown in 1989, and relatively free and regular presidential elections have been held since then.
@Paraguay:Geography