 Paraguay
Republic of Paraguay / Republica del Paraguay
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)
Standard Time: GMT-4
starts 1st Sunday in March
Summer Time: GMT-3
starts 1st Sunday in October What time zone is
Paraguay in?
Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT-4).
Does
Paraguay observe Daylight Saving Time?
Paraguay operates Daylight-Saving Time
when the time is 3 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-3). Summer Time
is in effect from the First Sunday in October until the First Sunday in
March.
What is the International Telephone Dialling Code for
Paraguay?
The International
Dialling Code for
Paraguay is
595.
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