Which country of South America is surrounded by earth?

Key Points

• Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America.
• It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest.
• Being landlocked means it is surrounded by land and does not have access to the ocean.
• Paraguay's location makes it one of the two landlocked countries in South America, the other being Bolivia.

Additional Information

• Paraguay has a rich cultural history influenced by its indigenous Guaraní people and Spanish colonization.
• The country is known for its agriculture and hydroelectric power generation, particularly from the Itaipú Dam.
• Paraguay's capital city is Asunción, which is one of the oldest cities in South America.
• Despite being landlocked, Paraguay has access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraguay-Paraná rivers, providing an important route for trade.
• Paraguay's economy is classified as an upper middle-income economy by the World Bank.