Paraguay - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Republic of Paraguay

Area in Km²

406,752

Population

6,454,548 population

Capital

Asunción

Religion

90% Catholic; 10% Other

Government

Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Language

Official language

Spanish

Languages spoken

German

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

-4

Currency

Currency

Dollar

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

High criminality risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

High

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+595

Internet availability

Cities only

Electricity

V

240

Hz

50