Bolivia - Wikipedia
WebBolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, 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, landlocked country of west-central South America. Extending some 950 miles (1,500 km) north-south and 800 miles (1,300 km) east-west, Bolivia is bordered to the north and east by Brazil, to the southeast by Paraguay, to the south by Argentina, to the southwest and west by Chile, and to the northwest by Peru.
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...
Bolivia - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 7, 2024 · Bolivia. South America. Page last updated: May 01, 2024. Photos of Bolivia. view 2 photos. Introduction. Background. Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simón BOLÍVAR, 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 1980.
Bolivia travel - Lonely Planet | South America
WebBolivia. South America. Superlative in its natural beauty, rugged, vexing, complex and slightly nerve-racking, Bolivia is one of South America’s most diverse and intriguing nations. Best Time to Visit. Best Places to Visit. Leave the planning to a local expert. Experience the real Bolivia. Let a local expert handle the planning for you. Get started
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 - The World Factbook
WebDec 14, 2021 · Bolivia is a resource rich country with strong growth attributed to captive markets for natural gas exports – to Brazil and Argentina. However, the country remains one of the least developed countries in Latin America because of state-oriented policies that deter investment.
Bolivia – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebBolivia is a beautiful, geographically rich, and multiethnic country in the heart of South America, visited for its stunning mountain landscapes and vibrant indigenous culture. Regions [ edit] Bolivia is structured into the following regions and their departments. — switch to interactive map. Altiplano ( La Paz, Oruro, Potosí)
Bolivia Facts | Britannica
WebBolivia, 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.
9 best places to visit in Bolivia - Lonely Planet
WebNov 9, 2023 · 1. The Salar de Uyuni salt flats. Best for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Undoubtedly the pick of Bolivia's tourist sights, the endless, dazzling-white Salar de Uyuni (salt flats of Uyuni) were formed by the disappearance of an inland ocean that once covered most of the Altiplano.
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