Paraguay is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Asunción, with a population of approximately 7.4M and a total area of 406,752 km². The official languages are Spanish / Guaraní and the currency is the Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG).
Paraguay covers an area of 406,752 km² with a population density of 18/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $40.7B ($5,500 per capita) and gained independence in 1811. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
The Triple Alliance War of 1864–1870 was the deadliest war in modern history relative to population — it killed 60-70% of Paraguay's entire population, including 90% of adult men. The country took a century to recover.
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The world's largest hydroelectric dam by energy output — shared with Brazil, powers 75% of Paraguay
UNESCO ruins of a 17th-century Jesuit mission where Guaraní people lived in a utopian community
One of South America's oldest capitals with colonial architecture and vibrant street life
Paraguay's oldest national park — waterfalls, ironworks ruins and Atlantic Forest
The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.
The official language(s) of Paraguay are Spanish / Guaraní.
The population of Paraguay is approximately 7.4M.
Paraguay uses the Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG).
Paraguay is located in South America, in the South America region.
Paraguay has a GDP of $40.7B, with a GDP per capita of $5,500.
The best time to visit Paraguay is April–September. The climate is Tropical to subtropical, hot year-round.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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