Bolivia
Capital
Sucre (official), La Paz (administrative)
Population
~11.8 million
Currency
Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic), Indigenous beliefs
- Climate
- Varied; tropical in the lowlands, arid in the Altiplano, and temperate in the valleys
Culture & History
Known for: having the highest capital city (La Paz), indigenous cultures, and lithium reserves
Also famous for: Salar de Uyuni (salt flats), Lake Titicaca, and coca production
Food: Salteñas (savory pastries)
Brief History
Spanish colony; gained independence in 1825; named after Simón Bolívar; historically unstable politically; significant indigenous population