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Where is Paraguay located in South America?
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Paraguay is a landlocked country situated in south-central South America. It shares its borders with three nations:1
The Paraguay River flows through the country from north to south, effectively dividing it into two distinct geographic regions: the Región Oriental (Eastern Region) and the Región Occidental (Western Region), which is also known as the Chaco Boreal. The nation's capital, Asunción, is located on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River.12