Bolivia is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Sucre / La Paz, with a population of approximately 12.1M and a total area of 1,098,581 km². The official languages are Spanish / Quechua / Aymara and the currency is the Boliviano (BOB).
Bolivia covers an area of 1,098,581 km² with a population density of 11/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $40.9B ($3,370 per capita) and gained independence in 1825. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat — so reflective in the wet season that it becomes a perfect mirror of the sky. The country also holds the world's largest lithium reserves, crucial for modern batteries.
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The world's largest salt flat at 10,582 km² — a blinding white mirror at 3,656m altitude
The world's highest navigable lake at 3,812m, shared with Peru
A UNESCO pre-Columbian city that was the capital of a powerful empire from 500–1000 AD
An eerie moonscape of clay spires and labyrinths sculpted by erosion outside La Paz
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre / La Paz.
The official language(s) of Bolivia are Spanish / Quechua / Aymara.
The population of Bolivia is approximately 12.1M.
Bolivia uses the Boliviano (BOB).
Bolivia is located in South America, in the South America region.
Bolivia has a GDP of $40.9B, with a GDP per capita of $3,370.
The best time to visit Bolivia is May–October. The climate is Varies dramatically — tropical to alpine.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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