Paraguay
Republic of Paraguay
Region
Americas • South America
Capital
Asunción
The flag of Paraguay features three equal horizontal bands of red, white and blue, with an emblem centered in the white band. On the obverse side of the flag depicted, this emblem is the national coat of arms.
About Paraguay
Paraguay is a country located in Americas, specifically in the South America region. Its capital city is Asunción. With a population of 7,132,530, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 406,752 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 17.54 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official languages of Paraguay include Guaraní and Spanish.
The currency used in Paraguay is the Paraguayan guaraní (₲), .
Paraguay is a member of the United Nations.
In Paraguay, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC-04:00 time zone.
Paraguay shares its borders with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Asunción
- Continent: South America
- Native Name: Paraguái
- Demonym: Paraguayan
- Top Level Domain: .py
- Calling Code: +595
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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