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Brief History. Bolivia was once a part of the Incan Empire, the area was conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The country was named after Simón Bolívar, who helped win its independence from Spain in 1825. Its subsequent history is marked by a great number of coups and countercoups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1982. However, the problems of deep-seated poverty, social unrest and illegal drug production remained.
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Country Information
Local name: Bolivia Capital: La Paz Population: 8,989,046 Government: republic Currency: boliviano (BOB) Land size: total: 1,098,580 sq km Topography: rugged Andes Mountains with a highland plateau (Altiplano), hills, lowland plains of the Amazon Basin Typical foods: Major exports: natural gas, soybeans and soy products, crude petroleum, zinc ore, tin |
Information on the People
Official language: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara Other languages spoken: Religions: Roman Catholic 95%, Protestant (Evangelical Methodist) 5% Literacy rate: 87.2% Male/Female Ratio: 0.98 male(s) to every 1 female Life expectancy: 65.84 years Ethnic groups: Quechua 30%, mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry) 30%, Aymara 25%, white 15% Internet users: 350,000 Famous people: |
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