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Google Maps, detailed facts of Paraguay (ISO: PY) and the capital city, Asuncion. This page enables you to explore Paraguay and its land boundaries in total: 4,655 km. You may also view the border countries of Paraguay (total: 3, Argentina 2,531 km, Bolivia 753 km, Brazil 1,371 km with its area of total: 406,752 sq km; land: 397,302 sq km, water: 9,450 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Paraguay Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Paraguay including Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay |
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| Name of the country: | Paraguay | Capital city: | Asuncion |
| Geographical coordinates of Paraguay: | 23 00 S, 58 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Asuncion: | 25 16 S 57 40 W |
| Location of Paraguay: | Central South America, northeast of Argentina, southwest of Brazil | Continent / area: | South America |
| The area of Paraguay: | total: 406,752 sq km; land: 397,302 sq km, water: 9,450 sq km | Area comparative of Paraguay: | slightly smaller than California |
| The elevation data of Paraguay: | mean elevation: 178 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: junction of Rio Paraguay and Rio Parana 46 m, highest point: Cerro Pero 842 m | The climate of Paraguay: | subtropical to temperate: substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west |
| Land use of Paraguay: | agricultural land: 53.8%; arable land 10.8%; permanent crops 0.2%; permanent pasture 42.8%; forest: 43.8%; other: 2.4% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1,362 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Paraguay: | landlocked country; lies between Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil; population concentrated in southern part of country | The terrain of Paraguay: | grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere |
| Land boundaries of Paraguay: | total: 4,655 km | Borders countries of Paraguay: | Argentina 2,531 km, Bolivia 753 km, Brazil 1,371 km |
| Maritime claims of Paraguay: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Paraguay
Are you traveling to Paraguay? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in South America, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central South America, northeast of Argentina, southwest of Brazil.
Did you know that the legal system of Paraguay is civil law system with influences from Argentine, Spanish, Roman, and French civil law models; judicial review of legislative acts in Supreme Court of Justice?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Paraguay, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 32,059 km, paved: 4,860 km, unpaved: 27,199 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: ASUNCION (capital) 2.356 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 59.7% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Paraguay: 6,862,812 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.17% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Spanish (official language), Guarani (official language). These days, Paraguay has to face a net migration rate of -0.1 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Paraguay nowadays; mestizo (mixed Spanish and Amerindian) 95%, other 5%.
The right to vote in Paraguay can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and compulsory until the age of 75 and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: yes. Citizenship by descent: at least one parent must be a native-born citizen of Paraguay. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 3 years.
In case if you plan to visit Paraguay for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Paraguay are: Independence Day, 14 May 1811 (observed 15 May).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Paraguay, these are the most likely dangers you might face: local flooding in southeast (early September to June); poorly drained plains may become boggy (early October to June). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Asuncion and/or Paraguay?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Paraguay, the population has to face a death rate of 4.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Paraguay
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Paraguay. Here they are: Spanish (official language), Guarani (official language).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .py
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; subtropical to temperate: substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west.
Its capital city is Asuncion, where the local time zone is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Asuncion: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins first Sunday in October; ends fourth Sunday in March.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Paraguay; mean elevation: 178 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: junction of Rio Paraguay and Rio Parana 46 m, highest point: Cerro Pero 842 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 4,655 km.
Current environmental issues in Paraguay; deforestation; water pollution; inadequate means for waste disposal pose health risks for many urban residents; loss of wetlands.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: local flooding in southeast (early September to June); poorly drained plains may become boggy (early October to June).
For your traveling options, there are 799 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Paraguay all together with 3,100 km (primarily on the Paraguay and Paraná River systems) (2012) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 32,059 km, paved: 4,860 km, unpaved: 27,199 km (2010).
Background of Paraguay
Like every nation, Paraguay also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Paraguay achieved its independence from Spain in 1811. In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70) – between Paraguay and Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay – Paraguay lost two-thirds of its adult males and much of its territory. The country stagnated economically for the next half century. Following the Chaco War of 1932-35 with Bolivia, Paraguay gained a large part of the Chaco lowland region. The 35-year military dictatorship of Alfredo STROESSNER ended in 1989, and, despite a marked increase in political infighting in recent years, Paraguay has held relatively free and regular presidential elections since the country’s return to democracy. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
