Beni River, Bolivia. Photo by Rodrigo Avellaneda
Bolivia is located in the heart of South America. It shares its borders with Paraguay, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru. Its people and culture are as diverse as its landscapes. Bolivia has the largest percentage of indigenous people in Latin America, claiming 62 percent of its total population. It has over 30 ethnic groups and 36 official languages.
Population: approx. 10.7 million
Total Land Area: 424,000 square miles
President: Evo Morales
GDP: $55.2 Billion
Per capita: approx. $5200
National Religion: Roman Catholic, (80-90% of population)
Capital City: Sucre
Percentage of rural poverty: 72%