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Plurinational State of Bolivia

Bolivia

Also known as: Bolivia suyu (Quechua), Bolivia markanxa (Aymara), Plurinational State of Bolivia, Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia (Spanish), Puliwya Achka Aylluska Mamallaqta (Quechua), Wuliwya Walja Ayllunakana Marka (Aymara), Tetã Hetate'ýigua Volívia (Guarani)

Country
Bolivia
Plurinational State of Bolivia
Name Origin
Simón Bolívar
Named After the South American Independence Leader
Symbols
🦙 Llama · Andean Condor · Kantuta Flower
Codes
BO · BOL
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Country Code
TLD
.bo
Internet Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+591
International Calling Code
Currency
BOB · Bs. · National Currency of Bolivia
Official Languages
Bolivia Recognizes More Than 30 Indigenous Languages
Religion
Christianity
Predominantly Roman Catholic with Indigenous Spiritual Traditions
Constitutional Capital
Judicial Capital & Constitutional Capital of Bolivia
Administrative Capital
Seat of Government & Executive-Legislative Capital
Largest City
Largest Metropolitan, Commercial & Economic Center in Bolivia
Government
Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic with Plurinational Structure
Region
Central South America · Andes Mountains · Amazon Basin
9 Departments
Includes La Paz, Santa Cruz & Cochabamba · Further Divided into Provinces & Municipalities
Time Zone
Bolivia Time (UTC−4)
Standard National Time Zone Used Throughout Bolivia
President Rodrigo Paz Pereira
President
Rodrigo Paz Pereira
Since November 8, 2025 · Head of State & Government
Vice President Edman Lara Montaño
Vice President
Edman Lara Montaño
Since November 8, 2025 · President of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly
Area
424,164 sq mi
1,098,581 km² · #28 of 197 Countries by Area
Population
12,500,000
#81 of 197 Countries by Population
Population Density
29/sq mi
11/km² · #184 of 197 Countries by Density · Population Concentrated in Highland Valleys & Eastern Lowlands
Demonym
Bolivian
Indigenous Civilizations
Pre-Columbian Era
Region Home to Tiwanaku, Aymara & Inca Civilizations Before Spanish Colonization
Independence
August 6, 1825
Bolivia Declared Independence from Spain After the South American Wars of Liberation
Plurinational Constitution
2009
New Constitution Established Bolivia as a Plurinational State Recognizing Indigenous Autonomy & Rights
Bolivia Location
16.2902° S, 63.5887° W
Andes Mountains · Amazon Basin · Altiplano Plateau
La Paz, Bolivia WEATHER
Sucre, Bolivia WEATHER
Departments
Capital System

Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America characterized by the high Andes Mountains, the vast Altiplano plateau, tropical lowlands of the Amazon Basin, and diverse river systems.

📍 Bolivia is a landlocked country located in central South America, positioned within the heart of the continent. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, and Chile and Peru to the west.
Bolivia’s geography is highly diverse, featuring the towering Andes Mountains in the west, including the high-altitude Altiplano plateau, and descending into tropical lowlands and rainforests in the east that form part of the Amazon Basin. The country also contains Lake Titicaca, one of the world’s highest navigable lakes, along its border with Peru. Bolivia’s central location in South America has historically made it a crossroads for trade, culture, and migration, connecting different regions of the continent despite its lack of direct access to the sea.
Capitals
Sucre, Chuquisaca
(Sucre, Chuquisaca)
(Constitutional Capital)
👥 ~300,000
La Paz, La Paz
(La Paz, La Paz)
(Administrative Capital)
👥 ~800,000
Largest Cities
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz
(Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz)
👥~1,800,000
La Paz, La Paz
(La Paz, La Paz)
👥~800,000
El Alto, La Paz
(Altu Pata, La Paz)
👥~1,200,000
Cochabamba, Cochabamba
(Quchapampa, Cochabamba)
👥~900,000
Sucre, Chuquisaca
(Sucre, Chuquisaca)
👥~300,000
Oruro, Oruro
(Uru Uru, Oruro)
👥~260,000
Tarija, Tarija
(Tarija, Tarija)
👥~250,000
Potosí, Potosí
(P'utuqsi, Potosí)
👥~240,000
Sacaba, Cochabamba
(Sacaba, Cochabamba)
👥~200,000
Montero, Santa Cruz
(Montero, Santa Cruz)
👥~150,000
Trinidad, Beni
(Trinidad, Beni)
👥~130,000
Riberalta, Beni
(Riberalta, Beni)
👥~120,000
Quillacollo, Cochabamba
(Killakullu, Cochabamba)
👥~110,000
Yacuiba, Tarija
(Yaku Iba, Tarija)
👥~100,000
Villa Montes, Tarija
(Villa Montes, Tarija)
👥~90,000
Cobija, Pando
(Cobija, Pando)
👥~60,000
Guayaramerín, Beni
(Guayaramerín, Beni)
👥~50,000
Tupiza, Potosí
(Tupiza, Potosí)
👥~45,000
Villazón, Potosí
(Villazón, Potosí)
👥~40,000
Uyuni, Potosí
(Uyuni, Potosí)
👥~30,000
Camiri, Santa Cruz
(Camiri, Santa Cruz)
👥~30,000
Bermejo, Tarija
(Bermejo, Tarija)
👥~30,000
Achacachi, La Paz
(Achacachi, La Paz)
👥~25,000
Llallagua, Potosí
(Llallagua, Potosí)
👥~25,000
Viacha, La Paz
(Viacha, La Paz)
👥~30,000
Departments (Departamentos)
Bolivia is divided into 9 departments. Total: 9
Road System (Andean–Amazonian South American Infrastructure)
Drives On: Right
Bolivia follows right-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (South American High-Altitude Standards)
Primary Plug Types: Type A, Type C & Type L
Bolivia uses a mix of North American and European-style electrical systems.

What is the Internet TLD for Bolivia?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.

Country-code top-level domains are assigned to countries worldwide.

Examples:

.pe = Peru .cl = Chile .ar = Argentina

Bolivia uses:

.bo

What is the ISO Code for Bolivia?

ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America in the Andes region.

ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as BO. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.

Bolivia is assigned:

BO

Official ISO country name:

Plurinational State of Bolivia

Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: BO
ISO-3 Code: BOL
ISO Numeric Code: 068
BO Bolivia Flag Bolivia (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1E7 U+1F1F4
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Bolivia Flag
🇧🇴 "Himno Nacional de Bolivia" – (Spanish) / "National Anthem of Bolivia"
• Lyrics written by José Ignacio de Sanjinés
• Music composed by Leopoldo Benedetto Vincenti
• First performed in 1845 and officially adopted the same year
Bolivia Flag Map

Official Motto:

"La Unión es la Fuerza"

(Translated from Spanish: "Unity is Strength")

Bolivia National Anthem:

"Himno Nacional de Bolivia"

(Translated from Spanish: “National Anthem of Bolivia")

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