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| » Capital: Sucre (official), La Paz (administrative) |
| » Currency:
Bolivianos |
| » Exchange rate:
US$1 = 8.3 Bolivianos, Euro 1 = 10.6 Bolivianos (29th August 2006) |
| » International dialling code:
+591 |
| » Languages:
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani |
| » Climate:
The climate varies with altitude. The highlands of the Andes is characterised by low rainfall normally with the rainy season being from December to March, nights are cold especially during the dry season, winter (May – September). In contrast the lowlands of the Bolivian Amazon are normally warm to hot in temperature throughout the year, with the area receiving much more rainfall, the rainy season is between November and March. |
| » Population:
8.8 million (2003, UN) |
| » Religion:
Christianity |
| » History:
Bolivia is a country steeped in history, with the Tiahuanaco and Inca civilisations being 2 of the most influential. By 700BC, Tiahuanaco had developed an extensive road network, irrigation canals and agricultural terraces, which the Incas added too, and introduced taxation, religion and the Quecha language. In 1538 La Plata which is now known as Sucre, was founded by the Spanish Conquistadors. In 1544 the first silver was found in Potosi and the Spanish had firmly implanted their language, religion and customs. Bolivia was independent by 1825 and three things have characterised the history since then: the importance of mining, the loss of territory to neighbouring countries, and political instability. |
| » Bolivia Today:
Despite Bolivia’s natural wealth it remains one the poorest country in South America. The majority of Bolivians are low-income subsistence farmers, miners, small traders or artisans. Unlike many other South American countries Bolivia’s population is two thirds indigenous. Evo Morales is the first indigenous president in Bolivia, and holds huge support in the general public. |
| » Environment:
Landlocked Bolivia is the highest and most isolated country in South America, with mountains, cold desolate plateaux and semi tropical lowlands. |