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Country in South America

Paraguay

Paraguay is a landlocked nation between Argentina and Brazil, known for its Guaraní cultural heritage, Jesuit ruins, subtropical forests, and one of the world's highest percentages of renewable energy.

CapitalAsuncion
LanguageGuaraní, Spanish
CurrencyParaguayan guaraní
Population6.1M

Key Facts

CapitalAsuncion
RegionCentral South America / Río de la Plata
GovernmentUnitary presidential republic
Independence1811
Area406,752 km2
Population density18/km2
Time zonePYT (UTC-4)
Calling code+595
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.717
Safety index
47.0
Internet access
67%
Life expectancy
75.9

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Cerro San Rafael850 m
Cerro Peró842 m
Cerro Acahay450 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity97%
  • No religion1%
  • Indigenous faiths1%
  • Other1%

Why Visit

Jesuit RuinsUNESCO-listed 17th-century Jesuit mission reductions in the jungle.
PantanalSouthern Pantanal wetlands teeming with caimans, capybaras, and exotic birds.
Iguazu FallsDay trips to the famous falls near Ciudad del Este.
AsunciónOne of South America's oldest cities, with colonial architecture along the Paraguay River.
Chaco WildernessRemote Gran Chaco region with unique dry-forest wildlife.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Asunción
525k
Ciudad del Este
387k
San Lorenzo
270k

Climate Overview

24CJan avg.
16CJul avg.
1,300 mmYearly rainfall
Subtropical, humid east, semi-arid westClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyParaguayan guaraní
Official languageGuaraní, Spanish
National day15 May
Electricity220V, Type C