Paraguay
- Region
- South America
- Area
- 406,752 km²
- Capital
- Asunción
- ISO
- PY
What the flag means
Red is said to stand for courage and patriotism, white for peace and unity, and blue for liberty and truth. The emblem on the front shows the "Star of May," and the emblem on the back shows a lion and the words "Peace and Justice."
Fun facts
- FlagParaguay’s flag is unusual in that the emblem in its center differs between the front and the back.
- GeographyAlong with Bolivia, Paraguay is 1 of only 2 landlocked countries in South America.
- CultureIn Paraguay, the Indigenous Guarani language is an official language alongside Spanish.
- CultureIn Paraguay, “tereré,” mate brewed with cold water, is a staple drink.
