Surface: Bolivia covers a total area of 1,098,580 sq km.
Population: Bolivia has a population of 9,119,152, with the Quechuas and Mestizos.
System of government: Bolivia is a republic.
Capital: La Paz, with a population of around 1,250,000, is the administrative capital, while Sucre serves as the constitutional capital.
Religion: Roman Catholicism is the official and the largest religion in Bolivia, followed by Protestantism.
Official Language: Spanish, Quechua and Aymara are the official languages of Bolivia.
Government: Bolivia is a republic.
Climate: The climate varies from humid and tropical to cold and semiarid depending on the altitude.
Units of measure and electricity: Bolivia follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 220 V and 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The Bolivian standard time is GMT – 4.
Currency: Boliviano (1 € = 10.90 B$)
Travel documents required: A passport is required by all except holders of an identity card issued to nationals of Argentina, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.
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| Bolivia is the poorest country in South America. Most of the country is under-developed and poverty is widespread, especially among the rural and mining populations. Its economy is heavily dependent on agriculture and the exploitation of its mineral resources.
The daily budget for a tourist in Bolivia can range between 200 B$ and 400 B$. The best places for a cheap meal and accommodation is between the Prado and Calle Manco Capac.
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