Bolivia

Bolivia Quick Facts…

Official NamePlurinational State of Bolivia
Common NameBolivia – /bəˈlɪv.i.ə/
NationalityBolivian(s) – noun, Bolivian – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1825 (from Spain)
Administrative Divisions9 departments
Total Population12.2 million (#79) with 71.2% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasLa Paz (capital city), Santa Cruz, Cochabamba
Major LanguagesSpanish (official), Quechua (official), Aymara (official), Guarani (official)
Electricity Access98.5% of total population
Internet Access66% of total population
CurrencyBolivianos (BOB) 
Real GDP (PPP)$97.3 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$8,100 (#154) – 2022 estimate
Total Area1,098,581 sq km / 424,164 sq mi (#29) with 1.4% water area
Geographic RegionAmericas – South America
Bordering CountriesArgentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Patriotic Song”