BOLIVIA

Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil on the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina on the south, and Chile and Peru on the west.

Location

West-central South America. Brazil is to the north and east, paraguay and Argentina to the south, and Chile and Peru to the west. Bolivia is a landlocked contry, but has some access to the Sea via Paraguay and Parana rivers which lead to the river plate.

Geography

Landlocked; shares control of Lago Titicaca, world's highest navigable lake (elevation 3,805 m), with Peru.

Capital

La Paz

Population

8,989,046

Climate

varies with altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid.

Language

Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Monetary Unit

Boliviano

Largest Cities

La Paz, Santacruza, Beni, Potosi, Cochabamba, Oruro.

Principal rivers

Bini, Mamore, Pilcomayo, Paraguay

Places to Visit

La Paz, Santacruza, Beni, Potosi, Oruro.

Air Ports

Viru Viru International Air Port