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Paraguay



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Paraguay
Population: 6,783,374
Area: 406,750 km2
Capital City: Asuncion
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Guarani (PYG)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -4
Current time: 11:25pm
Phone Country Dialing Code: 595
Region: South America
Language: Spanish
Useful Travel Phrases in: Spanish

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.senatur.gov.py
Electricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:

Type C


Travel Cost: $$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • La Santisima Trinidad de Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue
  • Fortin BoquerĂ³n

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)