Capital Cities:
  La Paz (seat of   government) populat-
  ion (1.35 million);
  Sucre (legal capital
  and seat of judiciary)

  Country Population:   8,300,000 approx.

  Largest Cities:
  La Paz, Santa Cruz,   Cochabamba, El Alto,   Oruro, Sucre, Potosi.

  Languages:
  Spanish (official)   Quechua (official)   Aymará (official)

  Latitude/Longitude:   17º S, 65º W

  Official Currency:
  Boliviano

Bolivia is a landlocked country found in South America. Bolivia borders five countries; Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Peru.

Map of South America:

Bolivia is a culturally diverse country. The population being divided between four ethnic groupings: Quechua, Aymara, White and Mestizo (mix of white and amerindian ancestry). The most widely spoken language is Spanish. 60-70% of the population speak Spanish, although many use it as a second language. Religiously, the population are 95% Roman Catholic.