Bolivia
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Landlocked Bolivia is the Tibet of the Americas - the highest and most
isolated of the Latin American republics. It is also the most indigenous
country on the continent, with more than 50% of the population maintaining
traditional values and beliefs. Bolivia may be one of the poorest countries
in South America, but its cultural wealth, the mindblowing Andean landscapes
and the remnants of mysterious ancient civilizations make it the richest
and most exciting destination for adventurous and independent travelers.
Full country name: Republic of Bolivia
Area: 1,098,580 sq km (428,446 sq mi)
Population: 8,800,000
Capital city: La Paz (pop 2,406,377) and Sucre (pop 132,000)
People: 30% Quechua Indian, 25% mestizo, 30% Aymará Indian,
approx 15% European (principally Spanish)
Language: Spanish but most Indians speak either Quechua or Aymará;
composite dialects of Spanish-Aymará and Spanish-Quechua are also
widely spoken
Religion: 95% Roman Catholic, Protestant (Evangelical Methodist)
Government: Democracy
GDP: US$24.2 billion
GDP per head: US$3000
Annual growth: 3%
Inflation: 2.1%
Major industries: Agriculture, narcotics, smelting, petroleum,
food and beverages, tobacco, handicrafts, clothing, tin mining, natural
gas
Major trading partners: USA, Brazil, Japan
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