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Bolivia

Bolivia. By Ben Myrick. Country and Capital. Bolivia The capital of Bolivia is La Paz. La Paz. Location. Bolivia is located in South America. It is bordered by Peru, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Peraguay. The Flag.

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Bolivia

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  1. Bolivia By Ben Myrick

  2. Country and Capital • Bolivia • The capital of Bolivia is La Paz La Paz

  3. Location • Bolivia is located in South America. • It is bordered by Peru, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Peraguay.

  4. The Flag • Bolivia’s flag has three horizontal lines of red, yellow and green. • The coat of arms is in the middle of the yellow line.

  5. Population and Population Density • The population of Bolivia is 9,775,246. • The population density of Bolivia is 16 people per square mile.

  6. Government Bolivia’s government is a Republic. The president of Bolivia is Juan Evo Morales Ayma. The legislative branch is the National Congress. The Judicial branch is the Supreme court.

  7. Major Landforms • The Andes Mountains are found along the western border of Bolivia. • Bolivia also has two major lakes Lake Titicaca and Lake Poopo

  8. Climate • Bolivia ‘s North has a tropical humid climate. • Bolivia’s west has highland climate. • Bolivia’s east has a tropical wet and dry. • Bolivia’s south has a humid subtropical

  9. Economy • The per capita in Bolivia is $4,500. • Bolivia’s resources are silver, oil, and other materials. • Types of jobs in Bolivia are agriculture 40%, industry 17%, and services 43%.

  10. History • The original inhabitants Aymara • The Spanish came in 1524 • Bolivia fought for its independence in 1809, after years of war the republic was proclaimed on August 6, 1825.

  11. History • Garcia Meza took over as a dictator in 1980. • He outlawed political parties, repressed the unuions, and silenced the press. • A military reballion finally forced out Meza in 1981.

  12. Culture • 95% of Bolivia is Roman Catholic. • The remaining 5% is protestant. • The main, official language is Spanish. • There are thirty-nine other living languages in Bolivia. • Bolivia’s literacy rate is 90.7

  13. Challenges for the Future • Bolivia promises to reverse its long term economic failure and help the poor this is led by President Juan Evo Morales Ayma.

  14. Bibliography • http://www.mitfamericas.org/BoliviasChallenges.htm • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bl.html

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