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!”