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Central La Paz.

 

Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Although located close to the equator, every climate from alpine to subtropical exists in Bolivia because of the acute variations in altitude. Snowcapped peaks pierce the clouds and reach over 20,000 feet above sea level, while Bolivia's portion of the Amazon basin is almost at sea level. In some locations the Andes are so steep, that travelers can pass through several climatic zones within a short period of time.

Bolivia's indigenous people constitute the vast majority of the population, with more than 80 percent of Bolivians being of indigenous heritage. El Alto de La Paz is the fastest growing city in Latin America and the largest indigenous community in the world.

La Paz is the highest capital city in the world at 3, 636 meters. Bolivia has a surface area of 100, 000 km2 and a middle height of 3, 500 meters.

More information about Bolivia from Wikipedia

The World Factbook - Bolivia

Bolivia Travel Books