Important Information about Paraguay
Geographical Situation: Paraguay, the heart of South America is a landlocked country, located between latitudes 19° 18 S and 27° 36 S and longitude 57° 19 W and 62° 38 W.
It borders on the northern side with Bolivia and Brazil. On the eastern side with Brazil and Argentine. On the southern side with Argentine . And on the western side with Bolivia and Argentine.
The average summer temperature is between 25°C and 35°C. While the average winter temperature is between 10° C and 20° C.
Departments: Concepción, San Pedro, Cordillera, Guairá, Caaguazú, Caazapá, Itapúa, Misiones, Paraguarí, Alto Paranà, Central, Neembucú, Arrambay, Canindeyú, Presidente Hayes, Alto Paraguay, Boquerón y Asunción, the Capital District.
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: 6.800.000 inhabitants
Official languages: Spanish and Guaraní
Currency: Guaraní, US Dollars also accepted
Banking Hours: Monday through Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Drinking Water: Tap water is drinkable
Power Supply: 220 volts and 50 cycles
Official Holidays: January 1, New Year’s Day; March 1 Heroes Day; Holy Thursday and Good Friday; May 1 Labor Day; May 15 Independence Day; June 12 Peace of the Chaco War; August 15 Foundation of Asunción; December 8 Virgin of Caacupé; December 25 Christmas Day.
Religion: Constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom. Predominant religion: Apostolic Roman Catholic.
Government: Republic, Representative Democracy. The Executive Branch (Presidential System), the two chamber Legislature Branch (Senatores and Deputies) and the Judiciary.
