Bolivia

Bolivia is a located in South America. In the west central area, next to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru. The country is enclosed by a great mountain called The Andes, which has created what is called an Altiplano (high altitude) at 3,658 meters. The population living in the Altiplano is located in few cities like Oruro, Potosi and La Paz. The population of Bolivia is 11.67 million and the country has two capital. Sucre is the historical capital with around 300,000 habitants and

Country Reports: Bolivia Bolivia, named after the Venezuelan military leader Simόn Bolίvar, for most of its political history has been in a state of fluctuation. It came under Spanish rule in the 1500s and did not gain independence until 1825. It was not until the end of the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement in the late 1950s did the country transition into a military rule and only in the past few decades has it moved towards a democracy (or at least less military dictatorship-like) (Kohl 1978)

their descendants. With the exception of Peru and Bolivia, many countries feature a percentage of less than ten percent purely indigenous people, thus making circumstances unfavorable to create a political voice forceful enough to allow these native groups the political prowess they need (World Development Index). Even in countries with a large percentage of indigenous people, the rise to political power can be a slow process. However, in 2005, Bolivia elected their first president to office from native

Bolivia has a long history of democracy dating back to the early 19th century when the country was established after Spanish colonization in South America (Klein, 2011). The Bolivian government currently operates as a presidential republic under Chief of State and Head of Government, Evo Morales (CIA: World Factbook). Bolivia has a weak economy that relies heavily on natural gas extraction and mining for their little economic prosperity, and historically has relied on the extraction of natural resources

languages. THE SOUTHERN COUNTRIES OF SOUTH AMERICA 8.4 I. Bolivia A. General information 1. Bolivia has two capital cities: La Paz (the administrative capital) and Sucre (the judicial capital). 2. Bolivia has three official languages: Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. 3. Bolivia is a landlocked nation because it has no access to the oceans. 4. It was named in honour of independence fighter Simon Bolivar. 5. Two mountain chains run the length of Bolivia: the Cordillera Occidental, which has many active volcanoes

Bolivia Outline Bolivia Introduction: I. The History of Bolivia A. Independence 1. Revolution B. Political Instability 1. The Regime of Paz Estenssoro 2. Rule by the Army II. The Economy A. Resources 1. Mining, Manufacture, and Trade 2. Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry B. Strengths and Weaknesses 1. Currency and Banking 2. Labor III. The Culture A. Location 1. Terrain 2. Climate B. Cocaine 1. Effects 2. War on Drugs Bolivia

Bolivia By: Zane Did you know Bolivia is one of the only two countries in South America to still have Chinchillas. They used to roam all over South America but today they are only found in Bolivia and Northern Chile. They were hunted to near extinction by the Spanish. Bolivia is full of great places to see, friendly people, and great cultures. Bolivia is one of two landlocked countries in South America. Bolivia is full of mountainous terrain but is dominated by the Amazon jungle.

Our world consists of some of the most breath taking and utterly amazing countries. South America contains many of those extraordinary countries and the country of Bolivia is at the top of the list. Not only is the country of Bolivia gorgeous, but its’ geography is extraordinary and diverse. Geography can be defined as more than just a name or location, but further more it is the reason why things differentiate from place to place on Earth’s surface. It is even more defined as “the study of how

Bolivia and Spain appear to be two very different countries according to their geographies. The task of finding all the differences between the two would be nearly impossible. However, this paper will hopefully shed light on some of the key geographical variances that gives each country its particular culture. First off, where are these two countries located and how does that effect the people? To start, Bolivia is landlocked located in the center of South America neighboring Brazil, Argentina,

countries in South America, Bolivia has many different things you may not know about including their, climates, vegetation and tourist attractions. Although Bolivia is underestimated about what it has, it has one of the best GDP’s and is one of the most visited countries in the region. Bolivia was once known as Upper Peru until a man called Simon Bolivar gained its independence. Francisco Pizarro also played one of the most important roles in the foundation of Bolivia. Francisco Pizarro was a Spanish