Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America with a population of 7.1M and an area of 406,752 km². Its capital is Asuncion, Spanish is the official language, and it is a republic. Paraguay shares borders with 3 countries.
Key facts
ContinentSouth America
CapitalAsuncion
Population7.1M
Area406,752 km²
LanguageSpanish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyParaguayan Guarani
GDP/capita$4800
Independence1811
Geography
LandlockedSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
RiversParaná
MountainsAndes
Geo. linesTropic of Capricorn
BordersBolivia, Brazil, Argentina
History & Culture
Colonised by Spain
Economy & Resources
AgricultureSoybeans, Maize, Wheat
EnergyHydropower
Memberships
MERCOSUR
🎯 How to identify Paraguay in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Paraguay efficiently:
Is the country located in South America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of MERCOSUR?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Paraná river?
✅ Yes
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