Want to learn about Paraguay? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Paraguay
| Capital | Asunción |
|---|---|
| Continent | Americas |
| Population | 6,800,000 |
| Languages | Guaraní, Spanish |
| Currency | Paraguayan guaraní |
| National symbol | Pampas Fox |
| Famous food | Sopa Paraguaya |
In Paraguay, people often speak Guaraní, Spanish. A friendly way to say hello is "Mba'éichapa". 👋
Fun facts about Paraguay for kids
- Paraguay has an official national language, Guaraní, which is an indigenous language spoken by mostly non-indigenous people!
- Sopa Paraguaya is a famous local food that is actually a solid cornbread, not a liquid soup!
- It generates almost 100% of its electricity from massive and clean hydroelectric dams!
- Tereré, a cold herbal tea served in a horn cup, is the national social drink.
- Ñandutí is a beautiful, intricate traditional lace woven in circular, spiderweb-like patterns.
Famous places in Paraguay
- Itaipu Dam
- Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad
- Saltos del Monday
Nature and symbols of Paraguay
- Pampas Fox
- National sport: Football
Going to Paraguay with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Mba'éichapa".
- Find Asunción, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇵🇾 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Sopa Paraguaya at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Itaipu Dam.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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