• A show of Paraguayan strength: tanks roll through the countryside in convoy

    A show of Paraguayan strength: tanks roll through the countryside in convoy

  • Focused and uniformed: Paraguayan military on parade

    Focused and uniformed: Paraguayan military on parade

  • Congressional Palace: possibly the world's only pink parliament

    Congressional Palace: possibly the world's only pink parliament

Paraguay: Overview

Paraguay is South America's 'empty quarter' - little known even 'an island surrounded by land'. After slating it as 'nowhere and famous for nothing', PJ O'Rourke promptly fell in love with the place during a short visit. You might well do the same.

FAST FACTS

Full name

República del Paraguay/Republic of Paraguay

Currency

Guaraní, PYG (G)

Population

6500000

Languages

  • Spanish (official)
  • Guaraní (essential)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: -4

Voltage

220V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

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