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Paraguay — silhouette, capital and facts
Paraguay is in South America and its capital is Asunción. With about 7 million people and 406,752 km², it ranks 59th in area and 103rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Paraguay, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Asunción
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 7 million
- Area
- 406,752 km²
- Language
- Spanish and Guaraní
- Currency
- Guaraní
- Flag colors
- red, white, blue
Borders
Paraguay shares a land border with 3 countries: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia.
Fun facts about Paraguay
- Guarani is an official language alongside Spanish and is spoken by a large share of Paraguayans.
- Paraguay's flag is one of the few in the world with different front and back sides, bearing two distinct emblems.
- The Itaipu power plant on the Paraná River is binational: it was built and is operated by Paraguay and Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Paraguay?
The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.
Which continent is Paraguay in?
Paraguay is in South America.
Which countries border Paraguay?
Paraguay shares a land border with 3 countries: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Paraguay?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Paraguay is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Paraguay?
Guarani is an official language alongside Spanish and is spoken by a large share of Paraguayans. Paraguay's flag is one of the few in the world with different front and back sides, bearing two distinct emblems. The Itaipu power plant on the Paraná River is binational: it was built and is operated by Paraguay and Brazil.
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