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Bolivia

History

Bolivia declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Bolivia's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Bolivia.
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CapitalSucre
Population11.4M
Area1,098,581 km2
CurrencyBolivian boliviano

Short facts

RegionWestern South America / Andean
LanguageAymara, Guaraní
Time zoneBOT (UTC-4)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Salar de Uyuni: The world's largest salt flat, a surreal mirror landscape at 3,650 m altitude.
  • Lake Titicaca: The highest navigable lake on earth, shared with Peru, dotted with reed islands.
  • Sucre: Bolivia's constitutional capital, a UNESCO-listed colonial white city.

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Planning questions

What is Bolivia known for?Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, Sucre.
What is the capital?Sucre.
Which language is useful?Aymara, Guaraní.
When is the national day?6 August.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

Salar de UyuniLake TiticacaSucreSucreStreet foodCoffee
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