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Bolivia

Plurinational State of Bolivia

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Official name
Plurinational State of Bolivia Wuliwya Suyu · Aymara
3 more names Tetã Volívia · GuaraníBuliwya Mamallaqta · QuechuaEstado Plurinacional de Bolivia · Spanish
Capital
Sucre (the constitutional capital; the government sits in La Paz)
Region
South America
Population (2018 est.)
≈ 11 million
Area
1,098,581 km²
Currency
Bolivian boliviano (BOB)
Neighbours
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru
Internet / phone
.bo · +591

Where it is

Notable facts

  • Bolivia has two capitals: Sucre is the constitutional capital, La Paz the seat of government and the highest capital in the world.
  • The Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat on Earth and holds a very large share of the world’s lithium.
  • Lake Titicaca, shared with Peru, is the world’s highest large navigable lake.
  • The country recognises 37 official languages, more than almost any other state.

World Heritage 7 sites

National dish

Salteña A baked pasty of spiced stew, sealed with a braided edge and eaten by hand before the juice escapes.

Silpancho and pique macho are the other national answers.