<P> Population: 181.940 </P> <P> The Paraguayan Chaco or Región Occidental (Western Region) is a semi-arid region in Paraguay, with a very low population density . The area is being rapidly deforested . Consisting of more than 60% of Paraguay _́ s land area, but with less than 10% of the population, the Chaco is one of the most sparsely inhabited areas in South America . </P> <P> The surrounding Gran Chaco area is also a large geographic area that is sparsely populated . Many of those living in the region are indigenous . It covers the departments of Boquerón, Upper Paraguay and the Department of Presidente Hayes, Paraguay . </P>

Where is chaco and what is it like
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