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Paraguay
Guaraní Heart, Hidden Power
Overview
A landlocked South American nation known for its Guaraní-speaking bilingual culture, massive Itaipú hydroelectric dam, and yerba mate tea tradition.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Land Area
406,752 km²
Capital
Asunción
Languages
Guaraní, Spanish
Currencies
Paraguayan guaraní (₲)
At a Glance
54
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
46
Freedom
73
Security
44
Life Expectancy
70.3 yrs
Median Age
26.3 yrs
Urbanization
63%
Cost Index
35
Housing Index
16
Healthcare Access
52/100
Climate
Average Temperature
22.6°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Capitán Pablo Lagerenza 26.8°C
2 Colonia Menno 25.9°C
3 Colonia Neuland 25.9°C
4 Colonia Nueva Germania 23.8°C
5 Puerto Rosario 23.6°C
Cities
Guayaybi Nanawua Colonia Nueva Germania Colonia San Lorenzo Jesús Colonia Carlos Antonio López Capitán Pablo Lagerenza Arquitecto Tomás Romero Pereira Cedrales Pirapó Puerto Mayor Otaño Itakyry
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 35
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 16
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 10.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 10.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 7/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 4/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 128 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 42
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 0.91% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 64 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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