SPECIAL REPORT
Name of country Republic of Paraguay
Continent South America
Hemisphere Southern
Borders Argentina, Brazil,
Bolivia
Capital City Asunción
Offi cial languages Spanish and Guaraní
Population 7.5 million
Area 406,752 km2
Currency Guaraní
Time Zone UTC–4
Motto Paz y Justicia
National Anthem
Highest mountain
Paraguayos, República
o Muerte
Cerro Peró 842 m
above sea level
Longest river Río Paraná 4,880 km
National sport Football
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