Bolivia
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Capital
Sucre / La Paz
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Local time
18:00
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Population
11.15 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+591
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Currency
Bs. BOB (boliviano)
Bolivia
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Capital
Sucre / La Paz
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Local time
18:00
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Population
11.15 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+591
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Currency
Bs. BOB (boliviano)
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Average Salary
$ 564
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Petrol price
€ 0.70 pl
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Precipitation
1 146mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
1 098 580 km2
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Protected Area
25%
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Forest Area
51%
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Agricultural area
34%
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Railways
2866km
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Annual air passengers
3.68 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Quechua - 30 %
mestizo - 30 %
Aymara - 25 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 95 %
Protestant - 5 %
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Literacy rates
92.5%
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Languages
Spanish
Quechua
Aymara
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Armed Forces
71 200
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Alcohol consumption
5.8 l/person
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Smoking
30.5%
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Diabetes
7.5%
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Malaria
4%
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Tuberculosis
117 per 100k
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HIV
0.3%
Economy
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Industries
mining, smelting, petroleum, food and beverages, tobacco, handicrafts, clothing, jewelry
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Agriculture
soybeans, coffee, coca, cotton, corn, sugarcane, rice, potatoes, Brazil nuts
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Natural Resources
tin, natural gas, petroleum, zinc, tungsten, antimony, silver, iron, lead
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Energy Import
-178%
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Natural Resources
tin, natural gas, petroleum, zinc, tungsten, antimony, silver, iron, lead
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Renewable Energy
16%
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CO2 Emissions
20 411kt
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Ease of Business
152 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
38
What not to do when visiting Bolivia
Bolivia Don't wear expensive-looking jewellery, watches and don't carry a large amount of cash.
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Bolivia Don't talk about money and business over a dinner - it's frowned upon. Save it for the boardroom.
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Bolivia Don't take photos of the natives - you might "steal their soul". Always ask for permission.
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Did you know?
Bolivia has a ceremonial navy despite being a landlocked country. It is also the only country in the Americas to have two capitals.
Bolivia Don't be surprised by Bolivians standing very close, touch and maintain strong eye contact while conversing.
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Bolivia Don't forget the "express kidnappings" are common in La Paz and bigger towns - a crime, where victims are robbed typically aboard of taxi, and forced to withdraw money from ATMs.
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Bolivia Don't enter a bus without saying hello - locals are friendly and always enter a trufis (public bus) by greeting the rest with "buenos dias" or "buenas tardes".
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Bolivia Don't accept the food at first time when offered - it's polite to insist the host.
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Bolivia Don't get distracted by sprayed water - it can be an attempt for petty crime.
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Bolivia Don't underestimate the high attitude at several parts of Bolivia, including La Paz - you may get a sickness if it's new for you.
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Bolivia Don't forget to take your own toilet paper and other toiletries when travelling.
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South America Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Bolivia Don't expect everything will go smoothly when visiting in wet season - wet weather can cause some delays.
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South America Don't be surprised with unpunctuality - up to 30 mins late is nothing unusual.
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