Places in News, Bolivia

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

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Important Points to be Remembered

• 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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