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🇵🇾 Paraguay Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Paraguay is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 406,752 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
406,752 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
18/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
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Independence
1811
established
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Climate
Tropical to subtropical, hot year-round
general type

Location and Position

Paraguay is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. As a landlocked country, Paraguay has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Paraguay covers a total area of 406,752 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 7.4M across this area, the population density is 18/km². The capital city is Asunción.

Climate

The climate of Paraguay is tropical to subtropical, hot year-round. The best time to visit is generally April–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Paraguay

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Argentina
Buenos Aires
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Bolivia
Sucre / La Paz
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Brazil
Brasília

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paraguay located?

Paraguay is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Asunción.

How large is Paraguay?

Paraguay has a total area of 406,752 km² with a population density of 18/km².

What countries border Paraguay?

Paraguay shares land borders with: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil.

What is the climate of Paraguay?

The climate of Paraguay is Tropical to subtropical, hot year-round. The best time to visit is April–September.

What timezone is Paraguay in?

Paraguay observes UTC-4 timezone.

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