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Paraguay

Paraguay is a landlocked nation in the heart of South America, where Spanish and the Indigenous Guarani language are both official, reflecting a culture rooted in a rare blend of European and native heritage.

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Capital: Asunción

Population: ~6.8 million

Government Type: Presidential republic

GDP: ~$43 billion

Currency: Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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