Bolivia

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Official name: Plurinational State of BoliviaCapital City: La PazPopulation: 10,450,000 peopleArea: 1,098,000 square kmLand: Bolivia contains more land over 10,000 feet than any other country in the world.

Other attractive cities in Bolivia include Santa Cruz and Potosi. Santa Cruz is the largest growing city in Bolivia, and it contains a lot of scenery, as it is surrounded by many natural and wildlife parks. On the other hand, silver deposited mountains surround the city of Potosi.

Bolivia

La Paz

Tiwanaku, in western Bolivia, is one of the country's most famous landmarks. The Pre-Columbian site contains many monuments that are based on ancient gods and beliefs. It is one of the oldest cities in the world.

La Paz is one of the highest capital cities in the world, with an elevation of 11,913 feet. It has many museums, churches, cathedrals, and activities that attract tourists.

If you are an adventurer, then taking a ride on the North Yungas Road would be a fun activity for you. It is often called the "Road of Death," because it is one of the most dangerous roads in the world. It has the width of a single lane, it has no guardrails, and there are huge dropoffs.

The Bolivian Grey Titi Monkey is a small monkey unique to the tropical rain forests of Bolivia and Brazil. They have thick fur and a long tail. Although they have not been studied in the wild, their life expectancy in zoos usually ranges from 15 to 20 years.

General Hugo Banzer was born in Bolivia, and was educated at the Bolivian Army Military College. From 1964 to 1966, he served as the Minister of Education. In 1970, he helped overthrow President Alfredo Ovando, and remained active in the government for many years. In 1997, he was elected president before dying of cancer in 2001.

Music styles in Bolivia differ greatly from region to region. Bolivian music is written to be danced to, not just to be played. They use many wind instruments, drums, and small guitars, called Charangos.