This location map shows Paraguay positioned in the heart of South America within a global context. The highlighted country outline helps viewers quickly identify Paraguay’s geographic placement relative to neighboring nations and continents. Set against a simplified world map, it clearly illustrates regional orientation, hemispheric location, and continental boundaries. This map is ideal for educational use, atlases, presentations, and general reference, supporting students, teachers, and researchers in understanding Paraguay’s global and continental position.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Republic of Paraguay |
| Capital City | Asunción |
| Largest City | Asunción |
| Government | Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
| Official Language | Spanish, Guaraní |
| Population | ~7.5 million |
| Official Religion | None (secular state) |
| Currency | Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG) |
| Area | 406,752 sq km |
| Major Rivers | Paraguay River, Paraná River, Pilcomayo River |
| Highest Peak | Cerro Peró (approx. 842 m) |
| Time Zone | Paraguay Time (PYT, UTC −4) |
| Calling Code | +595 |
| Internet TLD | .py |
| Drives on | Right |