Places in News, Bolivia

GS Paper II International Relations

Bolivian President Luis Arce faced accusations of orchestrating a coup against his own government.

Geographical Features of Bolivia

Bolivia is a Landlocked Country in the western-central South America.
- It is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Bordering Regions: Bolivia is bordered by
- North: Brazil
- South: Argentina
- East: Brazil
- Southeast: Paraguay
- Southwest: Chile
- West: Peru

Capital Cities:
- Administrative Capital: La Paz (executive, legislative, and electoral branches).
- Constitutional Capital: Sucre (judiciary).
Largest City: Santa Cruz de la Sierra (principal industrial center).
Naming: This nation is named after Simón Bolívar, a key leader in the Spanish American wars of independence.
Bolivia Economy: Bolivia is one of the largest producers of natural gas in South America.
- Minerals: The country is rich in minerals, with significant exports of:
  - Zinc
  - Silver
  - Tin
  - Lead
Highest peaks: Illimani
Largest inland lake: Salty lake Poope
Highest mountain: Sajama
Major Rivers: Madeira River, Mamoré River, Beni River, Pilcomayo River, and Desaguadero River

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