Exploring Paraguay: The Significance of Asunción and Its Vibrant Heritage

 

 

Paraguay Capital: Asunción

Paraguay Dialing code: +595

Paraguay Airport code: ASU

Paraguay Continent: South America

Paraguay Area: 157,047 sq mi  (406,752 km2)

Paraguay Currency:  Guaraní

Paraguay Official Language: English, paraguayan guaraní

Paraguay Population: 70 lakhs (Approx.)

Paraguay National Day: 14 May

Paraguay National Animal: Armadillo

Paraguay National Bird: The bare-throated bellbird

Paraguay National Fruit: Mburucuya

Paraguay National Flower:  Blue passionflower

Paraguay National Tree: Pink lapacho

Paraguay National Sport: Football

Paraguay Time zone: UTC -4 ( GMT -4)

Paraguay Driving side: Right side of the road

 

Paraguay Flag:

The red represents Equality and justice, the white represents unity and purity, and the blue represents love and liberty.

Culture of Paraguay:

The majority of Paraguay is Spanish and Guarani influences. Their culture is mixed with Indian and European cultures. Paraguay is both rich in culture and poor in some areas. Three religions in Paraguay are Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam

The people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Mixed with Spanish and Indian influences it attracts visitors. Paraguay is full of seas.

Must visit places in Paraguay:

• Encarnación
• Museo del Barro
• National Pantheon of Heroes
• Casa de la Independencia

Traditional Festivals in Paraguay:

• Carrulim drinking
• Semana Santa
• Jar and Honey Festival

Paraguay Must-try Foods:

• Sopa
• Chipa Guazú
• Mbeju
• Choriqueso

Weather in Paraguay:

Summer: October to March

Rain: March to May

Winter: June to August

Economics of Paraguay:

Paraguay is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $46 billion (approximately), ranking it 93rd in the world. This country has 35% debt. Paraguay's main income source is the fishing industry.

Paraguay imports Petroleum, Machinery, automobile parts, and Chemicals. Its exports are meat, electricity, agriculture, and organic sugar.

Paraguay export and import partners, India, Argentina, Brazil, Russia, and Chile are also partners.

Sports in Paraguay:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Paraguay. Football, Basketball, Volleyball,  swimming, and athletics are popular sports in Paraguay.

Transport in Paraguay:

How many airports in Paraguay:

There are 14 airports including international, private, and domestic. Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is the biggest airport in Paraguay.

Paraguay's main public transport modes include buses, airlines, rail, and water taxis. These are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Paraguay?

There are 113 countries without visas. It grants 31 e-visas and 33 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 49 countries.

The passport ranks 33 in the world.

Defense in Paraguay:

Paraguay is the safest country in the world. Paraguay's military includes an army, navy, and air force, there are limited powers of 20,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.37 billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 85.

Paraguay Interesting Facts:

• Paraguay has one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world
• Paraguay is the first country in South America to have a railroad
• It Has the World’s Largest Water Reserve
• Paraguay is a landlocked country