| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | PY, PRY (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Paraguay |
| Capital city | Asunción |
| Continent | South America |
| Member of | United Nations, Organization of American States, Union of South American Nations |
| Population | 6,780,744 (2022) |
| Total area | 406,752 km2 |
| Highest point | Cerro Peró (842 m, 2,762 ft) |
| Lowest point | Paraguay River (46 m, 151 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 6,038 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Paraguayan guaraní (₲, PYG) |
| Calling code | +595 |
| Internet TLD | .py |