Bolivia

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Bolivia

Bolivia, officially known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina to the south, and Chile and Peru to the west.

Capital:
- Sucre (constitutional capital)
- La Paz (seat of government)

Largest city: Santa Cruz de la Sierra

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Bolivian Holidays

Bolivian Holidays are a central part of life in Bolivia, home to some of the most sacred shrines and a large population of descendants of the Inca. 70% of the population still lives according to traditional ways, so this is a place that is alive with festival and ceremony.

SHORT INFORMATION

People information on Bolivia

The figures given below are based on estimates made in 2003.