Paraguay Overview
- Country: Paraguay
- Area: 406,752 km²
- Capital: Asuncion
- Population: 5,206,101 inhabitants
- Language: Guarani and Spanish (official)
- Religion: Catholics 88.4%, Protestants 4.9%,
- Form of Government: Republic
- Major cities: Luque, San Lorenzo, Capiata
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Useful Information about Paraguay
- Currency: Guarani
- International dialing code: 00595
- International vehicle code: PY
- Driving side: right
- Entry documents: Passport
- Required vaccination: Yellow fever vaccination recommended in some areas of the country and antimalarial prophylaxis
- Electricity: 220v
- Measurement units: metric decimal
- Time zones: -4
- Fixed holidays: May 15 Independence Day (the Spanish government was overthrown in 1811), August 15 Asuncion City Day, September 25 Battle of Boqueron (the borders were defended thanks to this battle in 1930).
- Climate: subtropical climate. Notable climate features are high humidity (up to 98%) and sharp temperature fluctuations.
- Average temperatures: 23.2°C (12-18°C in winter, 33°C in summer)
- Transport: Steam trains still operate, they are very cheap but very slow. Many towns across the country are served by buses. There are also boats operating on the Paraguay River linking Asuncion with some riverside towns.
- Airports: Asuncion
