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:
- 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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