Paraguay is a landlocked country in central South America, often described as being in the “heart” of the continent.

Basic location

  • Paraguay is in central South America, in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres.
  • It is sometimes called the “Corazón de América” (Heart of America) because of its central position on the continent.

Neighboring countries

  • It borders Argentina to the south, southwest, and part of the west.
  • It borders Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the north and northwest.

Coordinates and geography

  • Geographically, Paraguay lies roughly between latitudes 19°S and 28°S and longitudes 54°W and 63°W.
  • The Paraguay River runs through the country and effectively divides it into an eastern region and a western region known as the Chaco.

Capital city

  • The capital and largest city is Asunción, located on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River in the southwest of the country.

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