Paraguay

Official name: Republic of Paraguay
Also known as: República del Paraguay (Spanish), Paraguái Tavakuairetã (Guarani)

Paraguay Map OutlineCapital: Asunción
Total Area: 406,752 km² (157,048 mi²)
Approximate population: 6,978,080
Location: Central South America, northeast of Argentina
Languages: Spanish, Guaraní
Religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic
Currency: Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Organizations: United Nations
Border countries: Argentina 1,880 km, Bolivia 750 km, Brazil 1,290 km.

Administrative divisions: 17 departments (departamentos, sing. – departamento) and 1 capital city:
Alto Paraguay, Alto Parana, Amambay, Asuncion, Boqueron, Caaguazu, Caazapa, Canindeyu, Central, Concepcion, Cordillera, Guaira, Itapua, Misiones, Neembucu, Paraguari, Presidente Hayes, San Pedro.

Natural resources: Hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone