Bolivia Information home to enigmatic wonders and dreamlike marvels, Bolivia remains a country entrenched in beauty and surrealism. Spectacular nature reserves adorn Bolivia's lower lying Jungle regions, and stars illuminate the night skies on the high altitude altiplano. Bolivia is also host to the world's highest capital La Paz, the largest salt flats on earth, the mining town of Potosi, and an expanse of beautiful rainforest. From fishing for Piranhas to enjoying lively and obscure altiplano festivals - Bolivia is extraordinary.

Population: Approximately 8 million inhabitants
Capital: La Paz (seat of government); Sucre (legal capital and seat of judiciary)
Official Languages: Spanish but most Indians speak either Quechua or Aymará; composite dialects of Spanish-Aymará and Spanish-Quechua are also widely spoken
Government: Bolivia is a Democratic Republic, the actual president is Juan Evo Morales Ayma.
Administrative Divisions: 9 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento); Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Beni, La Paz, Oruro, Pando, Potosi, Santa Cruz, Tarija

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Cochabamba 26ºC   La Paz 12ºC

The weather in Bolivia can vary drastically from one
climatic zone to another. The summer months in Bolivia are from November through to March.

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Civilization in the Bolivian Andes is thought to stretch back some 21,000 years. The most influential Pre-Columbian cultures ... Learn more about Bolivia

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