Paraguay: flag, capital and facts

Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America. Its capital is Asunción. It covers about 406,752 km² (157,048 sq mi). Official languages include Guaraní and Spanish. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Paraguay at a glance

Official name: Republic of Paraguay
Capital: Asunción
Region: South America (Americas)
Area: 406,752 km² (157,048 sq mi)
Official languages: Guaraní and Spanish
Currency: Paraguayan guaraní (₲)
People: Paraguayan
Calling code: +595
Internet domain: .py
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.

Paraguay is in South America, part of the Americas region.

Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guaraní (₲).

Paraguay has 2 official languages: Guaraní and Spanish.

Paraguay borders Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

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