| Important
Information |
| Geographical
Situation |
Paraguay, the
heart of South America, is a landlocked country located between
latitudes 19° 18' S and 27° 36' S and longitude 59°
19' W and 62° 38' W. It borders on the Northern side with Bolivia
and Brazil, on the Eastern side with Brazil and Argentina, on the
Southern side with Argentina, and on the Western side with Bolivia
and Argentina. The average Summer temperature is between 25°C
and 35°C while the average Winter temperature is between 10°C
and 20°C |
| Departments |
Alto Paraguay,
Alto Paraná, Amambay, Boquerón, Caaguazú, Caazapá,
Canindeyú, Central, Concepción, Guaira, Itapúa,
Cordillera, Misiones, Ñeembucú, Paraguarí,
Presidente Hayes, San Pedro. |
| Weather |
Tropical to
subtropical.
Average Temperature: 25°C to 35°C during Summer and 10°C
to 20°C during Winter. |
| Time Zone |
GMT-4 |
| Population |
6.068.000 inhabitants |
| Officiol Languages |
Spanish and
Guaraní |
| Currency |
Guarani, US
Dollars are also accepted |
| Airport Tax |
25 dollars |
| Banking Hours |
Monday through
Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Drinking Water |
Tap water is
drinkable |
| Power Supply |
220 volts and
50 cycles |
| Official Holidays |
January 1st
- New Year's Day, March 1st - Heroes Day Holy Thursday and Good
Friday, May 1st - Labor Day, May 15th - Official Holidays Independence
Day, June 12th - Peace of the Chaco War, August 15th - Foundation
of Asunción, December 8st - Virgin of Caacupé; December
25 - Christmas Day. |
| Religion |
Constitutionally
guaranteed religious freedom. Predominant Religion: Apostolic Roman
Catholic. |
| Government |
Republic. Representative
Democracy. The Executive (presidential system), the two-chambers-Legislature
(Senators and Deputies) and the Judiciary. |
Citypopulation |
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