Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay
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Pedro Juan Caballero | |
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Country | Paraguay |
Department | Amambay |
Population (2008) | |
- Total | 75,109 |
Pedro Juan Caballero is a city in Paraguay, located in Amambay Department of which it is the capital. The city lies on the border with the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul and is known as a centre for cheap electronic and consumer goods, and also as a centre for drug smuggling.
The city is named after Pedro Juan Caballero.
[edit] Transportation
The city is served by Pedro Juan Caballero Airport, offering daily flights to Asuncion and Ciudad del Este.
Route 5 "Gral. Bernardino Caballero" connects the city with Concepcion and Asuncion.
[edit] Sources
- World Gazeteer: Paraguay – World-Gazetteer.com
[edit] External links