The Paraguayan Republic is divided into 17 departments. It is found in South America's central region. Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina are the nations that border the country. Distrito Capital, Alto Paraná, and Central are the three most significant departments. The total area of Paraguay is 406,757 square kilometers. As a result, it is the eighth-largest nation in South America. The topography of the nation is diverse, ranging from plains to marshes and woodlands. Additionally, its climate ranges from subtropical to moderate. There are more than 7.3 million people living there overall. Asunción is the nation's capital. Along with being the most populated, it has 521,559 residents. San Lorenzo, Luque, and Ciudad Del Este are more significant cities. With 1.2 million passengers annually, Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) is the biggest airport. It bears the name Silvio Pettirossi in honor of the Paraguayan pilot. The airport offers direct flights to Madrid as well as connections to locations in North America and Latin America. LATAM Paraguay, the national carrier, is also housed there. European and Guaraní ancestry had a major influence on Paraguayan culture.The predominant religion is Roman Catholicism. Both Spanish and Guarani are recognized as official languages in the nation. The civil law is the foundation of the legal system. There is a presidential republican form of governance. Mario Abdo Benitez is the president of the Philippines and the head of state. Every five years, there are elections. The Paraguayan guarani (PYG) is the nation's official currency. The PYG is currently at 7,348 to the USD. With an open economy, the country's GDP is roughly $101 billion. As a result, its economy ranks 12th in all of South America. The per capita income of its people is $15,030. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. Sugar, cement, textiles, timber, cotton, sugarcane, soybeans, and corn are among its principal export commodities. The country is the world's fifth-largest producer of soybeans. There are many different urban and outdoor tourism spots in Paraguay. The nation is well-known for its numerous historic structures and one UNESCO World Heritage Site.. A few of the well-liked locations are the Pantanal wetlands, Ybycui National Park, Saltos del Monday, Ita Letra, and Itaipu Dam. With only 600,000 tourists each year, the country is still among the least frequented in South America. Most of the tourists come from the United States and its neighboring countries. Fishing is the most popular tourist activity, drawing tourists from outside the town of Pilar.
