La Paz is Bolivia's third-largest city with 755,732 residents (2024). Located 68 km southeast of Lake Titicaca in Choqueyapu River canyon. World's highest capital city at 3,650 meters above sea level. Generates 24% of Bolivia's GDP and serves as government center
Regional states are formally unitary but highly decentralized. Power is often based on cultural or regional divisions. Contrasts with federal systems where regional powers are enshrined
Free trade area comprising Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Headquarters located in Lima, Peru. Has 113 million inhabitants over 4.7 million km² area. GDP reached US$745.3 billion in 2005, excluding Venezuela
La Paz is Bolivia's third-largest city with 755,732 residents (2024). Located 68 km southeast of Lake Titicaca in Choqueyapu River canyon. World's highest capital city at 3,650 meters above sea level. Generates 24% of Bolivia's GDP and serves as government center
Located in southwest Bolivia at 3,656 m elevation, covering 10,582 km². Formed from evaporating prehistoric lakes 40,000 years ago. Covered by salt crust with elevation variations within one meter. Contains brine rich in lithium, estimated 23 million tons as of 2024
Bolivia has 36 official languages, including Spanish and indigenous ones. Spanish and indigenous languages are official under 2009 Constitution. Three additional indigenous languages planned for constitutional recognition. Government must use at least two languages, including Spanish