Official name: República de Bolivia ( Republic of Bolivia ).
Form of government: unitary multiparty republic with two legislative houses (Chamber of Senators; Chamber of Deputies).
Date of independence from Spain : August 6, 1825
Head of state and government: President.
Geographical Data:
Area: 1,098,581 sq.km (424,164 sq. mi) - land area 1,098,581 sq.km water area 14,191 sq.km
Length of the borders. 6.743 km
Neighbouring countries: Peru , Paraguay , Chile , Brazil , Argentina
Highest Mountain: Nevado Sajama 6542 m
Lowest point: Rio Paraguay 90 m
Time zone: GNT – 4h
Administration
Administrative division:
| Department | Capital | sq. km | sq. mi | population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beni | Trinidad | 213,564 | 82,458 | 362,521 |
| Chuquisaca | Sucre | 51,524 | 19,893 | 531,522 |
| Cochabamba | Cochabamba | 55,631 | 21,479 | 1,455,711 |
| La Paz | La Paz | 133,985 | 51,732 | 2,350,466 |
| Oruro | Oruro | 53,588 | 20,690 | 391,870 |
| Pando | Cobija | 63,827 | 24,644 | 52,525 |
| Potosí | Potosí | 118,218 | 45,644 | 709,013 |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | 370,621 | 143,098 | 2,029,471 |
| Tarija | Tarija | 37,623 | 14,526 | 391,226 |
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