Paraguay
Paraguay is a country in South America with a population of 6,844,150. Its capital is Asunción and the currency is the PYG. GDP per capita is around $6,000, the main language is Spanish.
Key facts
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Where is Paraguay?
In South America. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 300,000 in 1800 to 6,844,150 in 2023
From 58.1 yrs in 1950 to 73.8 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hola
- Good morning Buenos días
- Good day Buenas tardes
- Good evening Buenas noches
- Good night Buenas noches
- Thank you Gracias
- Please Por favor
- Excuse me Perdóname
- Sorry Lo siento
- 1 Uno
- 2 Dos
- 3 Tres
- 4 Cuatro
- 5 Cinco
- 6 Seis
- 7 Siete
- 8 Ocho
- 9 Nueve
- 10 Diez
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is PY?
PY is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Paraguay, a country in South America with its capital at Asunción.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The main language spoken in Paraguay is Spanish (Español). Spanish for "hello" is "Hola".
What is the capital of Paraguay?
The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.
What is the country calling code for Paraguay?
The international dialling code for Paraguay is +595. Its two-letter country code is PY.
What currency is used in Paraguay?
Paraguay uses the PYG, currency code PYG.
What is the population of Paraguay?
Paraguay has a population of about 6,844,150 people across 406,752 km².