Bolivia is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of South America.

How large and how populated is Bolivia?

Bolivia covers approximately 1,098,580 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 11,365,333, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Bolivia?

Bolivia is associated with the following country or countries: Bolivia. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Chuquisaca Department, Gran Chaco Province, Potosí Department, Tarija Department. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Bolivia?

The official name of Bolivia is Plurinational State of Bolivia, and its native name is Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Bolivia?

Bolivia is associated with the following language codes: es, qu, ay, gn, and with the time zone America/Puerto_Rico. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

Is Bolivia considered mountainous?

Yes. Bolivia is classified as mountainous in the dataset. That usually suggests stronger relief, more topographic variation, and a physical setting that may support distinctive regional landscapes and park systems.

What are the main country facts for Bolivia?

For Bolivia, the capital is Sucre, the largest city is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, and the associated currency code is BOB. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Bolivia in geographic datasets?

Bolivia is identified by the ISO code BO and the country code BO. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Bolivia?

Bolivia is associated with the following region or regions: Chuquisaca Department, Gran Chaco Province, Potosí Department, Tarija Department. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Bolivia National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Explorer

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Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country in central South America. It features diverse geography including the Andean mountain range, Amazonian plains, Gran Chaco, and the Pantanal wetland. The country has a population of approximately 11.4 million and is administratively divided into nine departments, with La Paz as the seat of government and Sucre as the constitutional capital.

Bolivia is a unitary presidential republic and one of two landlocked countries in the Americas. It is the fifth-largest country in South America and the largest landlocked country in the Southern Hemisphere. The country has a multiethnic population including Amerindians, Mestizos, Europeans, and Africans. Spanish is the official language along with Quechua, Aymara, and Guarani. Bolivia achieved independence from Spain on August 6, 1825, and adopted its current constitution in 2009.

Largest city:Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Currency code:BOB

ISO code:BO

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Capital

Sucre

Area

1,098,580 km²

Population

11,365,333 (2,024)

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Mountainous

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Protected areaGran Chaco Province

Aguaragüe National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area: Bolivia's Easternmost Sub-Andean Protected Landscape

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Aguaragüe National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area is a crucial protected area in Bolivia's Gran Chaco Province, defined by the Serranía del Aguaragüe mountain range. This landscape offers a unique opportunity to explore a geographic transition zone where Southern Andean Yungas montane forests converge with Dry Chaco ecosystems. The park's protected boundaries encompass a rugged mountain backbone rising from the lowlands, representing a vital segment of Bolivia's Sub-Andean geography and protected natural areas.

Area: 1,083.07 km²
Established: 2000
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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National parkPotosí Department

Torotoro National Park: Paleontology and Karst Landscape Exploration in Bolivia

Discover prehistoric footprints within dramatic Andean canyon geography.

Torotoro National Park in the Potosí Department is a protected area distinguished by its rich paleontological significance and unique semi-arid mountain terrain. Featuring dramatic canyon systems plunging hundreds of meters deep, the park showcases thousands of Cretaceous dinosaur footprints alongside its complex karst topography, complete with caves and sinkholes, offering a profound glimpse into both ancient life and sculpted natural geography.

Area: 165 km²
Established: 1989
IUCN: II

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National parkChuquisaca Department

Iñao National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area: Bolivia National Park and Protected Landscape

Explore the Serranía del Iñao's geography and conservation role.

Iñao National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area is a protected territory located within Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia, centered on the prominent Serranía del Iñao mountain range. This page offers detailed geographic context and an atlas perspective on the park's landscape, its role as a national park, and its contribution to regional conservation efforts in the Andean foothills.

Area: 2,630.9 km²
Established: 2004
IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial

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Bolivia geography and landscape

Bolivia is located in central South America, bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west. The country is divided between a western Andean region and tropical lowlands to the east and north. It includes the Amazonian plain, Gran Chaco, temperate valleys, the high-altitude Altiplano plateau, and part of the Pantanal wetland along its eastern border.

Bolivia nature and environment

Bolivia's geography encompasses diverse ecosystems including the Amazon rainforest, the Gran Chaco, the Altiplano plateau, and the Pantanal wetlands. The country features snow-capped peaks, mountains, tropical forests, and the largest tropical wetland in the world.

Bolivia climate and seasonal conditions

Bolivia experiences a range of climates due to its varied topography, from the cold high-altitude climate of the Altiplano to the tropical conditions of the Amazonian lowlands.

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