Geography
Bolivia is in South America, South America. Its listed coordinates are -17, -65; it has Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru.
Neighboring countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru
South America
Bolivia
Bolivia is a country in South America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Sucre
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 11.4 million
- Area
- 1,098,581 km²
- Currency
- Bolivian boliviano (BOB)
- Official language
- Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +591
- Internet TLD
- .bo
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Bolivia map preview: -17.00, -65.00
People and Culture
Bolivia uses Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Bolivia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Bolivia is recorded with the official name Plurinational State of Bolivia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Sucre
- South America cultural and historic sites
- South America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Sucre
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Bolivia is grouped under South America.
- Bolivia has a listed area of 1,098,581 km².
- Bolivia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Bolivia
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
What continent is Bolivia in?
Bolivia is in South America.
What currency does Bolivia use?
Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano.
What language is spoken in Bolivia?
Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish is listed for Bolivia in this database.