Bolivia is a country in South America, South America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Bolivia that most people don't know.
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.
Bolivia has two capitals — La Paz (government) and Sucre (constitutional).
The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat at 10,582 km².
Bolivia has the highest navigable lake in the world — Lake Titicaca at 3,812m.
Bolivia is one of only two landlocked countries in South America.
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.
Bolivia is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre / La Paz.
Bolivia has a population of approximately 12.1M.
The official languages of Bolivia are Spanish / Quechua / Aymara.
Bolivia gained independence in 1825.
Bolivia uses the Boliviano (BOB).