Paraguay

Where is Paraguay?

Paraguay is in South America, South America, bordering Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Asunción

Continent

South America

Subregion

South America

Population

6,956,071

Land area

406,752 km²

ISO codes

PY / PRY

Languages

Guaraní, Spanish

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Paraguayan guaraní (PYG)

Calling code

+595

Internet domain

.py

How Paraguay compares

Paraguay ranks 105th of 194 countries on this site by population and 59th by land area — roughly 0.09% of their combined population. In South America it ranks 9th of 12 by population and 8th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Paraguay: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Paraguay flag breaks down as 34.3% blue, 33.5% red and 32.2% white.

• 34.3% blue
• 33.5% red
• 32.2% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Guaraní is an official language alongside Spanish — spoken in parliament and on the street.
2. Jesuit mission ruins like Trinidad showcase baroque churches built for indigenous communities.
3. Tereré — ice-cold yerba mate — is the national summer drink passed around in shared gourds.
4. The Chaco's thorn scrub hides jaguars, giant armadillos, and some of South America's toughest terrain.
5. Traditional harp music and polka-influenced polkas soundtrack village fiestas across the countryside.

Bordering countries

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Brazil

Paraguay: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Paraguay?

The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.

What continent is Paraguay in?

Paraguay is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.

What is the population of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a population of roughly 6,956,071 people, across a land area of 406,752 km².

What language is spoken in Paraguay?

The main languages of Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish.

Which countries border Paraguay?

Paraguay shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil.