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Information about country:Paraguay

Area: 406752 km2.
Population: 6500000 people.
Phone code: 595
Currency: PYG.
Languages: Spanish, Guarani
Religion: Catholicism, Protestant
Emergency telephone: 130, 132, 141
 

Paraguay is situated in the central part of South American continent. Unlike other countries of the South America, Paraguay is an inland state.
Climate is tropical. Average temperature of January is +27 … +29 °С, in July it’s +17 … 19 °С.
The basis of economy of Paraguay is animal industry and forestry. Industrial companies are basically controlled by foreign capitals.
The foundations of Paraguayan culture originate from customs and beliefs of Indians.
The remarkable sight of Paraguayan capital is Gobierno Palace. Near to it there is a residence of "Cassa Viola" and a national museum. The oldest building in the city of Asuncion is the House of Independence which has been constructed in 1772.
Paraguayan tea is the world famous national drink. It is prepared from the leaves of an evergreen plant Yerba.

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