The Economy - forestry and farming are major activities. The People - the Guarani were the first settlers. By the 1500's, Spanish missionaries arrived. Most people are mixed Guarani and Spanish, which are also the two languages spoken. Roman Catholicism is the main religion.
Guarani culture is important.
Guarani lace is produced by hand. Yerba mate is drunk. Soccer is the major sport, but people also like baseball, horse racing, and swimming.