Paraguay's Landmass: 406,752 km² (157,050 sq mi)

Paraguay's total area: 406,752 km² (157,050 sq mi)

• Land area: 397,305 km² (153,398 sq mi)
• Water area: 9,447 km² (3,650 sq mi) — mainly rivers (Paraguay, Paraná, Pilcomayo)

Landlocked in South America, bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina. Slightly smaller than California (423,970 km²) or Sweden (450,295 km²). Two regions: Eastern (Paraneña) – fertile, populated; Western (Chaco) – 60% of land, 2% of people, semi-arid.