Fun facts about Bolivia

10 facts about Bolivia: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

Bolivia is named after Simón Bolívar, a leader in the Spanish American wars of independence.
The country has two capitals: Sucre (constitutional) and La Paz (seat of government).
Bolivia is home to Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat.
The official languages are Spanish and 36 indigenous languages.
Bolivia is landlocked, surrounded by Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
The currency of Bolivia is the Bolivian boliviano.
Bolivia has a diverse landscape, including the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Basin.
The country is rich in minerals, especially tin and lithium.
Bolivia is known for its colorful and vibrant traditional festivals.
Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, is located on the border between Bolivia and Peru.

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