Alto Paran , Amambay, Caaguaz , Caazap , Canendiyu, Central, Concepci n, Cordillera, Guair , Itap a, Misiones, eembuc , Paraguar , and San Pedro. Alto Paraguay, Boquer n, Chaco, Nueva Asunci n, and Presidente Hayes. The departments are divided into districts, which are subdivided into municipalities and rural districts. Paraguay is a bilingual country. Roman Catholicism, the official religion, is the faith of more than 95 percent of all Paraguayans.
Freedom of worship is extended to other faiths.
A number of small Protestant groups exist, of which the Mennonite group is the largest. Paraguayan culture is a blend chiefly of Guaranian and Spanish elements, supplemented by more recent Argentine, German, and Italian influences. The culture of Paraguay has remained isolated and therefore has retained many features introduced in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Spanish conquerors, artisans, and Jesuit missionaries. The Ateneo Paraguayo, a leading cultural center, sponsors art exhibits, lectures, and concerts, and Guaran culture is promoted by the Academy of Guaran Language and Culture, the Indian Association of Paraguay, and the Guaran Theater. Much Paraguayan art uses themes of native folklore and of religion, frequently expressed in church decoration.