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BL Flag  Bolivia —  (bə liv´ē ə)
About The People

Did You Know...... Bolivia is named after Simón Bolivar, the great South American liberator. Bolivar led the struggle t  »» More

Fashion... Dress in Bolivia varies according to ethnic group, social class, and place of residence. Those in ur  »» More

Socializing... In Bolivia, scheduled events begin late since arriving on time is not expected. Bolivians maintain l  »» More

Family... Bolivian families, especially those in rural areas, may include grandparents as well as parents and   »» More

Sports & Recreation... Bolivians love soccer, which is called “fútbol” in Spanish. Many Bolivians enjoy playing  »» More

World Region: South America
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Bolivia History

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Symbolism on the front of the Great Idol of Tiwanaku

THE HISTORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF Bolivia reflects both its pre-Columbian and its colonial heritage. The ruins of Tiahuanaco testify to the first great Andean empire. Bolivians still speak the languages of the Aymara kingdoms and of their Quechua conquerors; the society remains predominantly Indian and rural, and only a minority is monolingual in Spanish. Nevertheless, Spain also left its imprint in the political, economic, and social spheres. During 300 years of colonial rule, Spain imposed its institutions on the colony and concentrated on  »» More

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Capital Cities... La Paz (seat of government); Sucre (legal capital and seat of judiciary)  »» History of La Paz (seat of government); Sucre (legal capital and seat of judiciary)
Population: 9,775,246
GDP: $43,080,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 1,098,580 (sq km) 424,162 (sq mi)
Currency: boliviano
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