| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | PYISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | PRYISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | AsuncionGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | South AmericaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | ParaguayCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of ParaguayCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | ParaguayCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | derives from the river of the same name; the river's name may come from the Guarani words para (water or river) and guay (born)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 14-15 May 1811 (from Spain); note: the uprising against Spanish authorities took place during the night of 14-15 May 1811, so both days are celebrated in ParaguayCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 14-15 May (1811) (observed 15 May); 14 May is celebrated as Flag DayCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Santiago PENA Palacios (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | PYGISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | GuaraniISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 18ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Alto Paraguay / Alto Paraná / Amambay / Asunción / Boquerón / Caaguazú / Caazapá / Canindeyú / Central / Concepción / Cordillera / Guairá / Itapúa / Misiones / Paraguarí / Presidente Hayes / San Pedro / ÑeembucúISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | "Research completed December 1988." Supercedes the 1982 ed. of Area handbook for Paraguay, coauthored by Thomas E. Weil [et al.]. Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-270). Also available in digital form.LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | lionCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Paraguayos, Republica o muerte!" (Paraguayans, the Republic or Death!); lyrics/music: Francisco Esteban ACUNA de Figueroa/Remberto GIMENEZ ; history: adopted 1846 (lyrics) and 1934 (music) CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, white, blueCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: yes; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a native-born citizen of Paraguay; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 3 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
derives from the river of the same name; the river's name may come from the Guarani words para (water or river) and guay (born)
description: three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue, with an emblem centered on the white band; the emblem on one side of the flag is the national coat of arms, which has a five-pointed yellow star in a green wreath with the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY around it, all inside two circles; the other side of the flag has a circular treasury seal (a yellow lion below a red Cap of Liberty and the words PAZ Y JUSTICIA) meaning: red stands for bravery and patriotism, white for integrity and peace, and blue for liberty and generosity
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
