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Neighboring Countries of Paraguay

Q: Which is the longest border of Paraguay?

The longest land border of Paraguay is with Argentina (2,531 km); the shortest is with Bolivia (753 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Paraguay?

The land borders of Paraguay total 4,655 km. By number of neighbours Paraguay ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Paraguay shares land borders with 3 countries: Argentina (2,531 km), Brazil (1,371 km) and Bolivia (753 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)

4,655 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

406,752

Area in km²

Paraguay
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Paraguay

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Paraguay citizens
Argentina	2,531 km	Buenos Aires	Visa-free · 90 days
Brazil	1,371 km	Brasília	Visa-free · 90 days
Bolivia	753 km	La Paz	Visa-free

Argentina accounts for 54% of Paraguay's 4,655 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Paraguay

Location

Central South America, northeast of Argentina, southwest of Brazil

Area

406,752 km² — about three times the size of New York State; slightly smaller than California

Terrain

Grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere

Climate

Subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Cerro Pero 842 m. Lowest: junction of Río Paraguay and Río Paraná 46 m. Mean elevation: 178 m.

Natural resources

Hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone

Natural hazards

Local flooding in southeast (early September to June); poorly drained plains may become boggy (early October to June)

Good to know

Landlocked; lies between Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil; population concentrated in eastern and southern part of country

Neighbours of Paraguay's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 3 neighbours in Americas

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Paraguay

How many countries border Paraguay?

Paraguay shares land borders with 3 countries: Argentina (2,531 km), Brazil (1,371 km) and Bolivia (753 km).

Which is the longest border of Paraguay?

The longest land border of Paraguay is with Argentina (2,531 km); the shortest is with Bolivia (753 km).

Is Paraguay landlocked?

Yes. Paraguay has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia.

How long are the land borders of Paraguay?

The land borders of Paraguay total 4,655 km. By number of neighbours Paraguay ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Paraguay citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Paraguay citizens can visit 3 of 3 neighbouring countries visa-free: Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia.

What is the highest point of Paraguay?

Cerro Pero 842 m. The lowest point is junction of Río Paraguay and Río Paraná 46 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).