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Paraguay

Paraguái

South America, Americas

GuaraníSpanish

Paraguay (Paraguái) is a country in South America, South America. With a population of 6,109,644 and an area of 406,752 km², the capital city is Asunción. The official languages are Guaraní and Spanish. The national currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (₲ PYG).

Quick Facts

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Asunción
Capital
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6,109,644
Population
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406,752 km²
Area
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₲ PYG
Currency
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+595
Dial Code
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.py
TLD

Economy

Paraguay has a GDP per capita of $6,416, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$6,416
GNI per Capita$6,300

Geography

Paraguay is located in South America at coordinates 23.00°S, 58.00°W. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Cerro Tres Kandú at 842 m.

ContinentSouth America
Coordinates23.00°S, 58.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointCerro Tres Kandú
842 m
🏞️ Longest RiverParaná River
4,880 km
TimezonesUTC-04:00
BordersARGBOLBRA

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Paraguay, including Estadio Defensores del Chaco with a capacity of 42,354 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio Defensores del Chaco
42,354 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Paraguay

What is the capital of Paraguay?
The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.
What is the population of Paraguay?
Paraguay has a population of approximately 6,109,644 people.
What currency does Paraguay use?
Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guaraní (₲ PYG).
What languages are spoken in Paraguay?
The official languages of Paraguay are Guaraní, Spanish.
What is the area of Paraguay?
Paraguay covers a total area of 406,752 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Paraguay?
The GDP per capita of Paraguay is approximately $6,416.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)