- FACT: The Republic of Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America.
- FACT: Due to its central location in South America, Paraguay is sometimes referred to as Corazón de América (Heart of America).
- FACT: Most of the Paraguayans are mestizos.
- FACT: Capital (and largest city): Asunción
- FACT: Official language(s): Spanish and Guaraní.
- FACT: Ethnic groups 74,5% mestizo 20% white 3,5% mulatto 1,5% native.
- FACT: Demonym: Paraguayan
- FACT: Guarani is the currency of Paraguay.
- FACT: Area - Total: 157,048 sq mi (406,752 km²)
- FACT: The literacy rate among the Paraguayans is 94%.
- FACT: Population: 6,349,000
- FACT: The climate of Paraguay is subtropical to temperate.
- FACT: Paraguay is bordered by Brazil to the east and northeast, Argentina to the south and southwest, and Bolivia to the northwest.
- FACT: The natural resources of the country are hydropower, iron ore, timber, limestone and manganese.
- FACT: Industries of Paraguay include textiles, sugar, beverages, cement, steel, wood products, metallurgic, electric power, etc.
- FACT: Agricultural products of Paraguay include soybeans, cotton, corn, sugarcane, wheat, cassava (tapioca), tobacco, vegetables, fruits, eggs, beef, milk, pork, etc.
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