Paraguay
Paraguay is in Americas. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil
- Capital
- Asunción
- Region
- Americas
- Subregion
- Südamerika
- Area
- 406,752 km²
- Population
- 7,013,078
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
Did you know?
- Geography
Alongside Bolivia, Paraguay is one of only two landlocked countries in South America.
- Language
Guaraní is an equal official language and spoken by the majority — unique for an Indigenous language in the Americas.
- Economy
Itaipu Dam was for decades the world’s most powerful hydroelectric plant; Paraguay meets nearly all its electricity needs from hydropower.
- History
In the War of the Triple Alliance in the 19th century, Paraguay lost a large share of its male population.
- Oddities
The flag shows different coats of arms on front and back — almost unique worldwide.