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Country Facts:
Paraguay vs. Panama

Learn about the similarities and differences between Paraguay and Panama by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Paraguay vs. Panama - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Paraguay is 157 048 mi², while the surface area of Panama is 29 119 mi². This means that the area of Paraguay is 439% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
157 048 mi²
29 119 mi²

Coastline length

Paraguay has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Panama has a coastline of 1 547.2 mi.

0.0 mi
1 547.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Paraguay is Asunción, with a population of about 544 309 people. In contrast, the largest city in Panama is Panama City, where the population is 813 097.

544 309 ppl
813 097 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Paraguay is Cerro Peró, its height is 2 762 ft. The highest peak in Panama is Volcán Barú, which rises to a height of 11 401 ft.

2 762 ft
Cerro Peró
11 401 ft
Volcán Barú

Highest recorded temperature

In Paraguay, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department, while in Panama the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in San Francisco.

113°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department
104°F
San Francisco

Lowest recorded temperature

In Paraguay, the lowest temperature ever measured was 18.5°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department, while in Panama, the lowest temperature was 35.6°F and was recorded in Bajo Grande.

18.5°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department
35.6°F
Bajo Grande

Society

Paraguay vs. Panama - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Paraguay is about 7 132 538, while Panama is home to 4 314 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
7 132 538 ppl
4 314 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Paraguay and 79.5 years in Panama.

78.1 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.7 years in Paraguay and 30.1 years in Panama.

29.7 years
30.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.15% in Paraguay and 1.16% in Panama.

1.15%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 94.5% in Paraguay and 95.7% in Panama.

94.5%
95.7%

Language

In Paraguay, the main language is Spanish, Guarani, and in Panama the primary language is Spanish.

spanish, guarani
spanish

Religion

In Paraguay, the main religion is Christianity; in Panama, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

1 214 000 ppl
Ranking: 97/174
2 110 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Paraguay: 13 064 Int$. Panama: 26 773 Int$.

13 064 Int$
Ranking: 100/194
26 773 Int$
Ranking: 56/194

Currency

Paraguay: Guarani (PYG). Panama: US Dollar (USD).

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PYG
Guarani
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Paraguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C). Electricity in Panama: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Paraguay has right-hand traffic, Panama has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPYGEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Paraguay - April, May, June, July, August; Panama - January, February, March.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B43 USD - 50 USD
T61 USD - 87 USD
B63 USD - 82 USD
T122 USD - 181 USD

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