 Paraguay
Republic of Paraguay / Republica del Paraguay
Clock showing current local time now in Paraguay (Asuncion Time Zone)
In the War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost
two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated
economically for the next half century.
In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas
were won from Bolivia.
Paraguay is in Central South America, north-east of
Argentina
Geographic coordinates: 23 00 S, 58 00 W
Border countries: Argentina 1,880 km, Bolivia 750 km, Brazil
1,290 km
Climate: subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the
eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west
Population: 6,506,464 (July 2006 est.)
Capital: Asuncion
Administrative divisions: 17 departments (departamentos,
singular - departamento) and 1 capital city*; Alto Paraguay, Alto Parana,
Amambay, Asuncion*, Boqueron, Caaguazu, Caazapa, Canindeyu, Central, Concepcion,
Cordillera, Guaira, Itapua, Misiones, Neembucu, Paraguari, Presidente Hayes, San
Pedro
Independence: 14 May 1811 (from Spain)
National holiday: Independence Day, 14 May 1811 (observed 15 May
annually)
What is the International Telephone Dialling Code for
Paraguay?
The International
Dialling Code for
Paraguay is
595.
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