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🇧🇴 Bolivia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Bolivia is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 1,098,581 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
1,098,581 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
11/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−4
UTC offset
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Independence
1825
established
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Climate
Varies dramatically — tropical to alpine
general type

Location and Position

Bolivia is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. As a landlocked country, Bolivia has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Bolivia covers a total area of 1,098,581 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 12.1M across this area, the population density is 11/km². The capital city is Sucre / La Paz.

Climate

The climate of Bolivia is varies dramatically — tropical to alpine. The best time to visit is generally May–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Bolivia

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Peru
Lima
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Chile
Santiago
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
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Paraguay
Asunción
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Brazil
Brasília

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bolivia located?

Bolivia is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Sucre / La Paz.

How large is Bolivia?

Bolivia has a total area of 1,098,581 km² with a population density of 11/km².

What countries border Bolivia?

Bolivia shares land borders with: Peru, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil.

What is the climate of Bolivia?

The climate of Bolivia is Varies dramatically — tropical to alpine. The best time to visit is May–October.

What timezone is Bolivia in?

Bolivia observes UTC−4 timezone.

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