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Bolivia

Plurinational State of Bolivia

Americas · South America

Capital
Sucre
Population
11.4M
Area
1,098,581 km²
Region
South America
Languages
Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Currency
Bolivian boliviano (Bs.)

Location on the World Map

Bolivia
Americas · South America
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ContinentAmericas · South America
Neighbouring countries (5)

Famous Personality

Evo Morales

leader

He was Bolivia's first Indigenous president and a major figure in modern Bolivian politics.

Local Delicacy

Salteña

A baked pastry filled with savory meat stew, vegetables, and a slightly sweet spicy broth.

National Symbols

National animalLlama
National birdAndean condor

Famous Landmark & Geography

Salar de Uyuni, a famous landmark of Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni

It is the world's largest salt flat and one of Bolivia's most iconic landscapes.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropSoybean

Soybean is Bolivia's leading commercial crop, especially across the eastern lowlands.

Most grown fruitBanana

Banana is one of Bolivia's most widely produced fruits, with major output in tropical departments.

Major Cities

Santa Cruz de la Sierra La Paz El Alto Cochabamba Sucre

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Nevado Sajama6,542 m
2Illimani6,438 m
3Ancohuma6,427 m
4Illampu6,368 m

Major Airports

Viru Viru International Airport · Santa Cruz de la Sierra
IATA VVIICAO SLVR
El Alto International Airport · La Paz
IATA LPBICAO SLLP
Jorge Wilstermann International Airport · Cochabamba
IATA CBBICAO SLCB
Alcantarí International Airport · Sucre
IATA SREICAO SLSU

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Charango

The charango is Bolivia's most iconic string instrument, central to Andean folk music.

2
Zampoña

This panpipe is a hallmark of Bolivian highland ensembles and community festivals.

3
Quena

The quena is a traditional Andean flute widely used in Bolivian folk melodies.

4
Bombo

Bombo drums give rhythmic foundation to many Bolivian folk and dance styles.

5
Guitar

Guitar is broadly used across Bolivian folk, popular, and urban music traditions.

Major Rivers

Mamoré Beni Pilcomayo Paraguay

Bordering Countries

ArgentinaBrazilChileParaguayPeru

Traditional Dress

Local people in the traditional dress of Bolivia

Traditional Carnaval dress of Bolivia