Paraguay
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Capital
Asuncion
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Local time
15:06
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Population
7.06 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+595
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Currency
₲ PYG (guarani)
Paraguay
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Capital
Asuncion
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Local time
15:06
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Population
7.06 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+595
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Currency
₲ PYG (guarani)
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Average Salary
$ 425
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Petrol price
€ 1.59 pl
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Precipitation
1 130mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
406 750 km2
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Protected Area
7%
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Forest Area
39%
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Agricultural area
55%
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Annual air passengers
467 713
Population
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Ethnicity
mestizo - 95 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 90 %
Mennonite
other Protestant - 10 %
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Literacy rates
95.1%
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Languages
Spanish
Guarani
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Armed Forces
25 450
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Murders
9 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
9.6 l/person
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Smoking
28.3%
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Diabetes
9.7%
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Malaria
0%
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Tuberculosis
41 per 100k
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HIV
0.5%
Economy
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Industries
sugar, cement, textiles, beverages, wood products, steel, metallurgic, electric power
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Agriculture
cotton, sugarcane, soybeans, corn, wheat, tobacco, cassava (tapioca), fruits, vegetables
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Natural Resources
hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone
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Energy Import
-36%
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Natural Resources
hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone
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Renewable Energy
63%
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CO2 Emissions
5 702kt
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Ease of Business
108 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
25
What not to do when visiting Paraguay
Paraguay Don’t forget to shake hands combined with slight touches on the arms and/or elbows and direct eye contact when greeting (men). Woman and man typically shake hands or share a light kiss on each cheek. Friends usually hug or kiss each other once or twice on the cheek.
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Paraguay Don’t wear expensive clothes or jewellery in public - keep a low profile to avoid the unwanted attention of pickpockets.
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Paraguay Don't forget the guest usually greets the host with a short, formal speech and asks permission to enter.
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Did you know?
Paraguay is larger than Japan.
Paraguay Don't be surprised if you're touched while meeting - local culture is more intimate.
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Paraguay Don’t cross the middle finger and index finger - it’s an obscene gesture.
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Paraguay Don't forget to stay calm and avoid losing face or show off.
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Paraguay Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Paraguay Don't be surprised by seeing more emotion and affection by locals among family and friends - in public, they act more reserved.
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Paraguay Don’t necessarily talk about politics and religion.
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Paraguay Don't clean your plate unless you want to have the seconds.
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Paraguay Don't be surprised if people keep to themselves - locals are polite, but you might find that they're hesitant to really warm up until you've conversed for a little bit. It's the culture, don't take it personally.
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Paraguay Don't forget to keep your back straight and your feet on the ground - opposite behaviour can be taken as sign of disrespect.
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Paraguay Don't necessary expect social events to start on time.
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Paraguay Don't forget to drink national drink "Mate" (pronounced mah-tay) with the served straw.
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South America Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Paraguay Don’t forget the rainy season takes place from December to March.
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Tell us your experience
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South America Don't be surprised with unpunctuality - up to 30 mins late is nothing unusual.
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