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 Aymara. Bolivia is landlocked, sharing borders with 5 neighbouring countries.
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 | Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish |
| 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 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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