Bolivia
A high-altitude South American country with two capitals and a mirror-flat salt desert you can see from space. Bolivia keeps its government in La Paz but its constitution in Sucre.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of red, yellow and green with the national coat of arms in the centre. Red stands for the blood of national heroes, yellow for the country's mineral wealth, and green for its fertile land.
Bolivia FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Sucre |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 12,244,159 |
| Area | 1,098,581 km² |
| Population density | 11 /km² |
| Currency | Boliviano (BOB) Bs |
| Official languages | Aymara, Guarani, Quechua, Spanish |
| Calling code | +591 |
| Internet TLD | .bo |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | BO / BOL |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat, turning into a giant mirror after rain.
- La Paz is the highest administrative capital on Earth, sitting over 3,600 metres above sea level.
- Lake Titicaca, which it shares with Peru, is the highest navigable lake in the world.
- Bolivia has two capitals: Sucre is constitutional, while La Paz holds the government.
Bolivia FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
What is the population of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a population of about 12,244,159.
What currency does Bolivia use?
Bolivia uses the Boliviano (BOB).
What languages are spoken in Bolivia?
The official languages of Bolivia are Aymara, Guarani, Quechua, Spanish.
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