Bolivia
Plurinational State of Bolivia
People: Bolivian
Bolivia is located in South America and has a population of around 11.4 million. Its capital city is Sucre, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish. Bolivia is landlocked, sharing borders with 5 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Bolivia is the 85th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.14% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 27th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 10 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Bolivia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Plurinational State of Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Sucre |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Population | 11,365,333 |
| Area | 1,098,581 km² |
| Currency | Bolivian boliviano (BOB) Bs. |
| Official Languages | Spanish, Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua |
| Dialling Code | +591 |
| Internet TLD | .bo |
| Timezone | UTC-04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | BO / BOL |
| Borders | Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bolivia
What is the capital and currency of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre and the currency is the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), symbol Bs..
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
What currency does Bolivia use?
Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB, symbol: Bs.).
What language do they speak in Bolivia?
The official languages of Bolivia are Aymara and Guaraní and Quechua and Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Bolivia?
The international dialling code for Bolivia is +591.
What side of the road does Bolivia drive on?
Bolivia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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