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Area : 157143  sq.mi - Population 6036900 hab.
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Practical information Paraguay

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Area

157143  sq.mi
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Flights

A flight of 14 to 17 hours from the United Kingdom.
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Jet Lag

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Population

6036900 hab.
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Airports

There aren't any direct flights from Europe to Asunción, the connections are in Buenos Aires or Saó Paulo. The international airport is located
8 miles from the centre of Asuncion. By bus, you will reach the city centre within an hour roughly (USD 1) and by taxi, within 40 minutes (USD 15 or 20). The international tax concerning international flights leaving the country costs USD 16.
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Security

Small crime has been reported in the cities, in particular on public transport and on some markets in the capital city such as "mercado cuatro". Some areas should be avoided: the department of San Pedro, Juan Pedro Caballero in the north-eastern part of the country and Chaco. There are no dangers being with the numerous indigenous ethnic groups, except for the forest splinter of the Ayoreo ethnic group, located on the border with Bolivia. Paraguay is nonetheless a safe country but beware of police checks on the roads; a baksheesh will often be required from tourists. Avoid driving at night also.
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Languages

The official languages are Spanish and Guarani.
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Requirements

For European citizens, a valid passport is sufficient.
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Religion

90 % of the population are Catholics and the rest is divided between Protestants, Evangelists, Mennonites and Jews.
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Currency

The national currency is the Guarani. Credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are accepted everywhere. If possible, travel with new dollars in small denominations. Bear in mind it is hard to exchange traveller's cheques in Paraguay. Banks are open from 8:45am to 12:15pm, Monday to Friday.
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Local transportation

A great number of buses run on main roads. They are cheap and stop anywhere to pick up or drop off passengers.
In Asuncion, you will find a sufficient amount of car rental agencies. Always get some information on the condition of the roads before leaving (they are often flooded). An international driver's licence will be required by the rental agency. Be aware that in the region of Chaco, there aren't many petrol stations. From the capital city, it is possible to take a boat to Concepción on the Paraguay river: departures every Monday, allow 27 to 30 hours for the cruise.
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Health



The east side of the country is listed in zone 1 regarding malaria. Recommended medicine: chloroquine. Main recommendations:
Visitors must be vaccinated against tetanus and typhoid, yellow fever and hepatitises A and B. Due to large areas of marshy lands and to problems linked to dysentery, an antimalaria treatment is essential. Pack a good mosquito net, well sprayed with insecticide. Be very careful with food: avoid raw vegetables and red meat. Only drink water in bottles or purified with water purification tablets.
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Electricity

Voltage of 220 V. An adapter is not needed.
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Flood of tourists

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Taxes and tips

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Telephone

To call Paraguay from the UK, dial 00 + 595 (country code) + city code (021 for Asuncion, 061 for Ciudad del Este) + number you are trying to reach.
To call the UK from Paraguay, dial 00 + 44 + number you are trying to reach, excluding the initial 0.