Bolivia Country Information
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The Bolivia country information page provides an overview of facts so you can find important information about Bolivia. Below is a list of information on Bolivia.
Bolivia Country Information
Official Name: República de Bolivia (Republic of Bolivia)
Capital: Sucre is the constitutional capital and La Paz is the administrative capital - the seat of the government.
President: Current president is Evo Morales. Presidents serve a single five-year term. Evo Morales was elected on December 18, 2005 and was re-elected in December of 2009 for a second term.
| Flag: |  | The flag of Bolivia consists of red, yellow, green with the coat of arms centered on the yellow band. |
Currency: boliviano is the official currency in Bolivia.
Population: Population of Bolivia is 9,119,152 (July 2007 est.)
Ethnic composition Bolivia's ethnic composition is 55% predominantly indigenous, such as Quechua and Aymara. The rest is 30% mestizo, 12% European descendant and 3% other.
Languages Spoken: Spanish is the predominant language spoken in Bolivia. Indigenous languages such as Quechua or Aymara is also spoken in small mountain villages.
Life Expectancy: 64 years male and 69 years female.
Literacy Percent: 87%
Predominant Religion: Roman CatholicClimate: The climate varies with altitude. Humid and tropical to cold and semi-arid is present. Click Here for more detail on the climate.
Size: Bolivia is the sixth largest country in Latin America. The country has an area of 1,098,581 square kilometers (424,164 square miles). The country consists of 40% rainforest, 25% grass lands, 20% desert, 11% mountainous, 2% agricultural land, and 2% water.
Departments: Bolivia is divided into 9 departments (departamentos). These are (with their capitals in parentheses):
Parks: Bolivia has 37 parks that cover roughly 17% of Bolivia's land mass. A few of the biggest national parks are Noel Kempff and Amboro National Park.
Agriculture - products: soybeans, coffee, coca, cotton, corn, sugarcane, rice, potatoes; timber
Electric Voltage: 110 and 220 volts, AC50Hz; flat two-pin plugs
Measurements & Weights: Metric
Time: Bolivia Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4)
International telephone code: +591
Internet country code: .bo
GDP (purchasing power parity): $39.78 billion (2007 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $4,400 (2007 est.)
More Bolivia Country Information
Bolivia Currency: Learn about Bolivia's currency called the Boliviano. Find the current exchange rate for your country. Also, get travel tips, such as where to exchange your money and how to access funds in Bolivia.
Flag of Bolivia: Learn some facts about Bolivia's flag and its history. Also, on this page find the latest issues surrounding the Bolivian flag, such as the new flag proposal.
Geography of Bolivia: Bolivia has the most unique and diverse geography in South America. From the high Andean Mountains to the tropical Amazon, the Bolivian terrain is vast and you'll see amazing sights that seem from another world.
Climate in Bolivia: Learn about the Bolivia climate and weather. Most people don't realize Bolivia has more than one climate. The country has a very diverse climate from region to region.
Wildlife of Bolivia: Bolivia is home to thousands of species of animals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Learn about the animals in Bolivia, get animal facts, see photos of Bolivian wildlife & get info on wildlife tours to help plan your trip.
National Parks of Bolivia: Information on National Parks of Bolivia and other protected nature areas of Bolivia. Also, find a map on Bolivian national parks, nature reserves, bioreserve and tourism information.
Population of Bolivia: Get the latest Bolivian population and find out the different ethnic groups that make up the country. Also, on this page is a detailed break down of the country's population by city and region.
History of Bolivia: Get an overview of Bolivia's history from the pre-Inca era to the colonial days to recent history events.
Government in Bolivia: Overview of the Bolivian Government. Learn about the type of government in Bolivia, politics, president, laws and Bolivia branches of government.
Economy of Bolivia: Is coca the biggest provider of Bolivia's economy? What is the Economy of Bolivia like? An overview of Bolivia's economy and interesting facts about the economy.
Culture in Bolivia: What is the Culture like in Bolivia? Overview of Bolivian culture and its customs for travelers. Learn about Bolivia's culture, etiquettes, and traditions.
Holidays & Festivals in Bolivia: Learn about the holidays and festivals celebrated in Bolivia. If you are planning to visit Bolivia then try and take in some of the local holidays, festivals and carnivals.
Cities of Bolivia: Information and facts on Bolivia's cities & attractions. Learn about the cities in Bolivia, such as Bolivia's capital and other important info.
Time in Bolivia: Find the current time in Bolivia and other frequent asked questions such as: Does Bolivia observe daylight savings time? What time zone is Bolivia Time in?
Famous Bolivians: A list of famous people from Bolivia. From historic figures to the most recent famous people in Bolivia. Famous people such as: actors, models, singers, historical people, famous criminals and many other famous Bolivians.
Music of Bolivia: What is the Music like in Bolivia? Information on Music from Bolivia and where you can listen to or experience Bolivian music while traveling in Bolivia
Capital of Bolivia: What is the Capital Bolivia? Does Bolivia really have two capital cities? Information & facts on the capitals of Bolivia.
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