Paraguay Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Paraguay |
Common Name | Paraguay – /ˈpɛɹ.ə.gweɪ/ |
Nationality | Paraguayan(s) – noun, Paraguayan – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1811 (from Spain) |
Administrative Divisions | 17 departments and 1 capital city |
Total Population | 7.4 million (#104) with 63.1% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Asuncion (capital city) |
Major Languages | Spanish (official), Guarani (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 77% of total population |
Currency | Guarani (PYG) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $91.8 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $13,700 (#120) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 406,752 sq km / 157,048 sq mi (#61) with 2.3% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – South America |
Bordering Countries | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Paraguayans, The Republic or Death!”