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Bolivia
Landlocked Bolivia is the Tibet of the Americas -
the highest and most isolated of the Latin
American republics. It is also the most indigenous
country on the continent, with more than 50% of
the population maintaining traditional values and
beliefs. Bolivia may be one of the poorest
countries in South America, but its cultural
wealth, the mindblowing Andean landscapes and the
remnants of mysterious ancient civilizations make
it the richest and most exciting destination for
adventurous and independent travelers.
Full country name:
Republic of Bolivia
Area: 1,098,580 sq km (428,446 sq mi)
Population: 8,328,700
Capital city: La Paz (pop 2,406,377) and
Sucre (pop 132,000)
People: 30% Quechua Indian, 25% mestizo,
30% Aymará Indian, approx 15% European
(principally Spanish)
Language: Spanish but most Indians speak
either Quechua or Aymará; composite dialects of
Spanish-Aymará and Spanish-Quechua are also widely
spoken
Religion: 95% Roman Catholic, Protestant
(Evangelical Methodist)
Government: Democracy
President: Jorge Quiroga Ramírez
Source: http://www.lonelyplanet.com
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