Central South America, northeast of Argentina, southwest of Brazil.
Several Indigenous groups, principally belonging to the Guarani language family, inhabited the area of modern Paraguay before the arrival of the Spani ...
Longitude: -58
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Paraguay:
7,190.894 km
Terrain:
Grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere.
Natural Resources:
Hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone.
Industries:
Sugar processing, cement, textiles, beverages, wood products, steel, base metals, electric power.
Population: 7,522,549
Most of the population resides in the eastern half of the country; to the west lies the Gran Chaco (a semi-arid lowland plain), which accounts for 60% of the land territory, but only 2% of the overall population.
Area: 406,752 km2
about three times the size of New York state; slightly smaller than California
Landlocked; lies between Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil; population concentrated in eastern and southern part of country.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| grn | Guaraní |
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official) and Guarani (official) 46.3%, only Guarani 34%, only Spanish 15.2%, other (includes Portuguese, German, other Indigenous languages) 4.1%, no response 0.4% (2012 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| PYG | Paraguayan guaraní | ₲ |
Capital City: Asunción
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 12:42 pm (GMT-03:00)
Visiting Paraguay
You're in for a treat! Paraguay is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful natural landscapes
- Unique cultural traditions
- High levels of crime in certain areas
- Health concerns such as dengue fever
- Occasional political protests
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Paraguayan cuisine features corn, meat, and cheese.
- Popular dishes include sopa paraguaya, chipa, and mbeju.
- Freshly made tereré and local fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Iguazu Falls
- Explore the Jesuit Missions
- Relax on the beaches of Encarnación
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