 Bolivia — (bə liv´ē ə) |
About The People
Did You Know... Bolivia is named after Simón Bolivar, the great South American liberator. B »» More
Eating & Recipes... A Bolivian breakfast usually consists of a cornmeal drink called “api »» More
Fashion... Dress in Bolivia varies according to ethnic group, social class, and place »» More
Socializing... In Bolivia, scheduled events begin late since arriving on time is not expec »» More
Family... Bolivian families, especially those in rural areas, may include grandparent »» More
Sports & Recreation... Bolivians love soccer, which is called “fútbol” in Spanish »» More
| World Region: South America
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Bolivia History
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 »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
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: 9,947,418
GDP: $45,110,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 1,098,580 (sq km) 424,162 (sq mi)
Currency: boliviano
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