
==============================
           PARAGUAY
==============================

Paraguay, landlocked in
central South America, is
bordered by Bolivia, Brazil
and Argentina. The climate is
tropical, with abundant rain
and a short dry season. The
River Paraguay splits the
country into the Chaco, a flat
semi-arid plain of huge meat-
exporting cattle ranches on
the west, and a partly
forested undulating fertile
plateau on the east where
almost 95% of the population
live. Crops grown on the
fertile plains include
cassava, sugar cane, maize,
cotton and soya beans. The
world's largest hydroelectric
dam has been built at Itaipu,
and cheap power from this has
stimulated industry.
Summer, January to March, can
be very hot and humid with
temperatures in the 90's. In
winter the average temperature
is 70F but can fall to
freezing. Abrupt changes are
not uncommon, at times falling
20 degrees in 30 minutes.

Area (Sq. Km.): 406,750

Population: 4,278,000

Capital: Asuncion

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Roman Catholic 97%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Guarani

Embassy:
Braemar Lodge,
Cornwall Gardens,
London,
SW7 4AQ
0171-937-1253

姣姣姣姣姣姣姣姣姣姣姣姣姣姣姣

Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129