🇵🇾 Paraguay
Republic of Paraguay
Basic Information
Capital
Asunción
Region
Americas
/ South America
Population
7,323,789
Area
406,752 km²
Currencies
Paraguayan guaraní (₲)
Languages
Guaraní, Spanish
About Paraguay
Paraguay's history is deeply intertwined with the Guaraní people, who inhabited the region for centuries before European arrival. The Spanish founded Asunción in 1537, establishing it as a key colonial city within the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Jesuit missions played a significant role in shaping Paraguayan society and culture. The nation gained independence in the early 19th century, but its subsequent history was marked by periods of political instability and conflict. The devastating War of the Triple Alliance in the mid-19th century profoundly impacted the country's development.
Codes & Identifiers
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Political Information
System of Government
Presidential Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
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