Bolivia - Wikipedia
WEBBolivia, [c] officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, [d] is a landlocked country located in western-central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west.
Bolivia | History, Language, Capital, Flag, Population, Map,
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Bolivia, country of west-central South America. Although only one-third of Bolivia’s territory lies in the Andes Mountains, most of the nation’s largest cities are located there, and for centuries the highlands have attracted the nation’s largest amount of mining, commercial, and business investment.
Bolivia travel - Lonely Planet | South America
WEBThe 17 best experiences Bolivia has to offer. Tips & Advice. The 9 best places to visit in Bolivia. Budget Travel. Bolivia on a budget: see world-class sights for fewer bolivianos. Tips & Advice. Everything you need to know before …
Bolivia - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Bolivia’s income inequality is the highest in Latin America and one of the highest in the world. Public education is of poor quality, and educational opportunities are among the most unevenly distributed in Latin America, with girls and indigenous and rural children less likely to be literate or to complete primary school. The lack of access ...
Bolivia country profile - BBC News
WEB7 February 2023. A country of extremes, landlocked Bolivia is the highest and most isolated country in South America. It has the largest proportion of indigenous people, who make up around...
Everything you need to know before you visit Bolivia
WEBNov 3, 2023 · In the heart of South America, Bolivia is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes on the continent. From pristine rainforests and high-altitude salt flats to cities rich with cultural diversity, there’s an incredible amount to see, do and experience here.
History of Bolivia - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Bolivia involves thousands of years of human habitation. Lake Titicaca had been an important center of culture and development for thousands of years. The Tiwanaku people reached an advanced level of civilization before being conquered by a rapidly expanding Inca Empire in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Bolivia geographical features and history | Britannica
WEBBolivia, officially Republic of Bolivia, Country, west-central South America. Area: 424,163 sq mi (1,098,581 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 12,341,000. Capitals: La Paz (administrative), Sucre (judicial). The population consists of three principal groups: Indians, largely Aymara and Quechua; mestizos; and descendants of Europeans.
Bolivia – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEB1 La Paz — The administrative capital and seat of the government. Gateway to the highest climbable mountains in Bolivia, Lake Titicaca and the Death Road. 2 Cochabamba — The country's third-largest city, with a pleasant, moderate climate. 3 Oruro — Famous for its carnival and a good jumping-off if you intend to head towards Sajama National Park.
Bolivia - The World Factbook
WEBDec 14, 2021 · Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of coups and countercoups, with the last coup occurring in 1978. Democratic civilian rule was established in 1982, but leaders have faced difficult problems of deep-seated poverty, …
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