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13 Sep 2024
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Paraguay
Paraguay
3:20:46 AM
21 Nov 2024
Local facts
Paraguay follows Paraguay Time (PYT), which is UTC-4.
Yes, Paraguay observes DST. The country moves to Paraguay Summer Time (PYST), UTC-3, during the summer months, typically from October to March, and returns to UTC-4 the rest of the year.
Paraguay shares the UTC-4 zone with Bolivia and parts of Brazil, but it is one hour ahead of Argentina and Chile, which use UTC-3. During DST (from October to March), it aligns with Argentina and Brazil’s southern regions at UTC-3.
The country is typically 1-3 hours ahead of U.S. locations, depending on whether DST is observed in both regions.
Key industries include:
Agriculture: The nation is a major producer of soybeans, corn, and beef. It also exports sugarcane and cotton.
Energy: It is a leading exporter of hydroelectric power, with the Itaipu Dam being one of the largest in the world.
Forestry: Timber, particularly from the country’s vast forests, is another key economic sector.
Manufacturing: It also has a growing manufacturing sector, especially in food processing and textiles.
Agriculture: The nation is a major producer of soybeans, corn, and beef. It also exports sugarcane and cotton.
Energy: It is a leading exporter of hydroelectric power, with the Itaipu Dam being one of the largest in the world.
Forestry: Timber, particularly from the country’s vast forests, is another key economic sector.
Manufacturing: It also has a growing manufacturing sector, especially in food processing and textiles.
Interesting facts include:
Geography: The nation is a landlocked country located in the center of South America, bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. It has two distinct regions: the eastern region, which is more developed, and the western Chaco region, known for its dry, semi-arid climate.
Trivia: The nation has two capitals: Asunción, the administrative capital, and the city of Ciudad del Este, which is a major commercial center. The country also has a significant indigenous population and is known for its bilingual culture, with Spanish and Guarani being official languages.
Geography: The nation is a landlocked country located in the center of South America, bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. It has two distinct regions: the eastern region, which is more developed, and the western Chaco region, known for its dry, semi-arid climate.
Trivia: The nation has two capitals: Asunción, the administrative capital, and the city of Ciudad del Este, which is a major commercial center. The country also has a significant indigenous population and is known for its bilingual culture, with Spanish and Guarani being official languages.
Cultural highlights include:
Music: It has a rich music tradition, especially the polka and guarania genres. The harp is an iconic instrument in Paraguayan music.
Food: The cuisine is influenced by both indigenous and European cultures, with popular dishes like sopa paraguaya (cornbread) and asado (barbecue). Yerba mate, a herbal tea, is also an important cultural drink.
Festivals: The country celebrates several cultural events, including the Fiesta de San Blas in February, the National Festival of the Guarani Language, and the traditional dance festivals where the polka and guarania are performed.
Music: It has a rich music tradition, especially the polka and guarania genres. The harp is an iconic instrument in Paraguayan music.
Food: The cuisine is influenced by both indigenous and European cultures, with popular dishes like sopa paraguaya (cornbread) and asado (barbecue). Yerba mate, a herbal tea, is also an important cultural drink.
Festivals: The country celebrates several cultural events, including the Fiesta de San Blas in February, the National Festival of the Guarani Language, and the traditional dance festivals where the polka and guarania are performed.