Bolivia is an Andean–Amazon nation with vast lithium and gas reserves, multicultural heritage, and emerging renewable-energy and tourism investments.
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Easy learning about Bolivia
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The capital city of Bolivia is Sucre (judicial capital of Bolivia). La Paz (administrative capital).
Word: Altiplano
Meaning: high plateau
Administrative Divisions
9 departments (departamentos)
- Beni,
- Chuquisaca,
- Cochabamba,
- La Paz,
- Oruro,
- Pando,
- Potosi,
- Santa Cruz,
- Tarija
Where in the world is Bolivia located?
Bolivia is a Country located in the South America sub-region in the continent of Americas.
Basic Information
Capital City: Sucre (judicial capital of Bolivia). La Paz (administrative capital)
Population: 12,581,843 (UN)
Area: 1,098,580 km² / 682,625 sq mi
People from Bolivia are called: Bolivians
Geography
Latitude: 16.666° S
Longitude: 64.593° W
Geographical Subregion: South America
Continental Region: Americas
Borders
Climate
varies with altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid
Global Indices
EF EPI Position: 47 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Score: 525 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Proficiency: Moderate Proficiency (EF EPI)
Global Peace Index Rank: 92 (GPI)
Global Peace Index Score: 2.054 (GPI)
Economy
GDP per Capita: $5,107 (IMF)
GDP per Capita Position: 122
Currency: Boliviano
Currency Code: BOB
Human Development
HDI Rank: 108 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.733
Mean Years of Schooling: 10.0
Expected Years of Schooling: 15.6
Life Expectancy at Birth: 68.6 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Catholic
Second Most Predominant: Evangelical
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .bo
Calling Code: +591
MapGeo Name: Bolivia
MapGeo Code: BO