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 Bolivia, named after
independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule
in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series
of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic
civilian rule was established in the 1980s, but leaders have faced
difficult problems of deep-seated poverty, social unrest, and drug
production. Current goals include attracting foreign investment,
strengthening the educational system, continuing the privatization
program, and waging an anticorruption campaign. |
| Location: |
Central South America, southwest of Brazil |
| Climate: |
Varies with
altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid |
| Borders: |
Argentina 832 km, Brazil 3,400 km, Chile 861 km, Paraguay
750 km, Peru 900 km |
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Bolivia
borders Peru to the northwest, Brazil to the north and east,
Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, and Chile
to the west.
La Paz, the seat of government, is the world’s highest capital
city. It contains many museums and provides visitors with modern
and comfortable hotels. Cochabamba, the garden city, boasts a long
tradition of local culture and folklore and Tarija City’s
excellent climate, combined with beautiful flowers and fine wines,
makes it ideal for finding peace and quiet. The states of Beni
and Pando, in the heart of the jungle, occupy a region offering
visitors dramatic and colourful landscapes. ‘Pantiti’s
many rivers provide popular land and water excursions. National
dishes include empanada salteña (a mixture of diced meats,
chives, raisins, diced potatoes, hot sauce and pepper baked in
dough) and lomo montado (fried tenderloin steak with two fried
eggs, rice and fried banana). Cruzena, is considered to be one
of the best beers on the continent. La Paz has many nightclubs,
which generally open around midnight. |
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