Area 406,752 sq km (157,047 sq mi)
Poplation 6,037,000
Capital city Asuncion (547,000)
Government Multiparty republic
Ethnic Groups: Mestizo 95%
Language Spanish and Guarani (both official)
Religions Roman Catholic 90%, Protestant
Currency Guarani = 100 centimos

The Republic of Paraguay is landlocked country and rivers, notably the Parana, pilcomayo (Brazo Sur) and Paraguay, form most of its borders.

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