Welcome to Paraguay 🇵🇾 — a remarkable landlocked destination in South America. Its official name is Republic of Paraguay, and today around 6.9 million people call this American nation home, spread across roughly 406,752 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Paraguay: key statistics, an introduction to Asunción, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Americas.
Geography of Paraguay
Paraguay lies in South America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 406,752 square kilometres, it ranks 61st in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Paraguay has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil.
Asunción serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Paraguay has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Paraguay is home to approximately 6.9 million residents — the 108th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Paraguayans.
Paraguay is multilingual: the languages spoken include Guaranà and Spanish. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Paraguay rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Paraguayan guaranà (PYG, symbol ₲). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Paraguay is +595. Websites from the country typically use the .py internet domain.
If Paraguay came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Asunción) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Paraguay shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Paraguay
- Paraguay's flag emoji is 🇵🇾 — its two-letter country code is PY and its three-letter code is PRY.
- Paraguay covers 406,752 km², ranking 61st in the world by area.
- With about 6.9 million people, Paraguay holds the 108th spot in the world population ranking.
- Paraguay is a member state of the United Nations.
- Paraguay is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Paraguay — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Paraguay?
- The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.
- What is the population of Paraguay?
- Paraguay has a population of approximately 6,929,153 people, ranking 108th in the world.
- Where is Paraguay located?
- Paraguay is located in South America, part of the Americas region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Paraguay?
- The languages spoken in Paraguay include Guaranà and Spanish.
- What currency is used in Paraguay?
- Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guaranà (PYG).
