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Bolivia-


The red part of the flag represents the bravery of the Bolivian soldiers. The yellow represents the country's mineral resorces and the green represents the fertile soil of Bolivia.

[|National Anthem-] Bolivians, a favorable destiny has crowned our vows and longings; this land is free, your servile state has ended. The martial turmoil of yesterday and the horrible clamour of war are followed today, in harmonious contrast, by sweet hymns of peace and unity. (repeat previous two lines) CHORUS We have kept the lofty name of our country in glorious splendor, and on its altars we once more swear to die, rather than live as slaves. (repeat three times) This innocent and beautiful land, which owes its name to Bolivar, is the happy homeland where men enjoy the benefits of good fortune and peace. For the sons of the great Bolivar have sworn, thousands upon thousands of times, to die rather than see the country's majestic flag humiliated. (repeat previous two lines) CHORUS Eternal praise to the brave warriors whose heroic valour and firmness conquered the glories that now a happy Bolivia begins to enjoy! Let their names, in marble and in bronze, transmit to remote ages and in resounding song repeat the call: Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! (repeat previous two lines) CHORUS

__Relative location-__ The relative location of Bolivia is south of Brazil, east of Brazil, north of Argentina, and west of Peru.

__Capital and Major cities- Capital-__ La Paz __Major cities-__ [|Santa Cruz], [|Cochabamba], Ouro, and [|Potosi]

__Absolute location of La Paz-__ 72 degrees south and 17 degrees west

__A[|ndes mountain range-]__



The Andes Mountains are located in South America, running north to south along the western coast of the continent. The latitude is 10° N. to 57° S. The longitude is 70° W. to 80° E. The Andes Mountains are the longest and one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. They are located in South America and stretch 4,500 miles from north to south, along the west coast of the continent.

__[|Lake Titicaca-]__

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake on earth at 12,580 feet altitude. Straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia, the Andean peoples refer to the lake as "The Sacred Lake: and legends say that the first Inca rose from its depths and went out to found the Inca Empire. Actually two lakes joined by the Strait of Tiquina, it sprawls over 3,500 square miles, fed by waters from the melting snows of the Andes.

__[|Lake Poopo-]__

Lake Poopo, is located in the southern and dry part of the Altiplano, and its shores are fast disappearing. The area around is pure desert and beyond the lake are virtually lifeless salt flats. The intense sunlight, searing wind, blistering heat and bitter cold do not encourage habitation - although hardy races once lived and prospered here.

__Weather Map-__



The average temperature of Bolivia is 17°C.

A [|current weather forcast] as of January 30, 2007 is listed below-
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__Below are some cultural pictures of Bolivia-__

These are costumed [|Aymara dancers] at a village near Rock Art site in Province Los Andes.



Here are groups of [|indigenous communities] protesting in the streets of La Paz.



This is a dance that some people in Bolivia dance during a carnival.

Here is a monument in Cochabamba of cultural importance-



__Facts-__ Population- 9.1 million ( UN, 2005) Major religions-Roman Catholic 95%, Protestant and Indian beliefs 5% Life Expectancy- males- 48.6 years Life Expectancy- women- 53 years Literacy Rate- 64% Major Ethnic groups- Quecha 30%, Mestizo 30%, Aymara 25%, Caucasian 14%, Indian, Asian, Arabs 1% [|Major language]- Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani Major resource exported- Tin and natural oils.

Ruling- Spain ruled Bolivia- 300 years and Native civilizations-2,000 years. Hemisphere- Bolivia is located in the southwestern hemisphere. Currency- Boliviano (BOB)- divided equivalent to 0.125078174 U.S. dollars [|Rainforest]- the rainforest is everywhere in Bolivia except the bottom right [|Flight-] From Santa Cruz or La Paz to Newark is $649.00 Region- South America Government leader- president- Evo Morales

__More facts and Statistics-__ Dialing code- +591 Major imports- Heavy machinery, transport materials, food stuff, clothing, and household goods Agricultural products- Potatoes, coffee, timber, beef, sugar, soy beans, barley, cocoa, rice, corn, bananas, fruits, and citrus Industries- Textiles, food processing, mining, and clothing Form of government- Multiparty republic Voting rights- All married citizens of age 18 and unmarried at age 21 Highest point- Mount Sajama 21,391 feet Major lakes- Titicaca and Poopo Government located- La Paz Area- 424,162 miles

__Time line__
 * 1825- Bolivia is independent from Spain. ||  ||
 * 1826- Antonio Jose is elected as Bolivia's 1st president. ||  ||
 * 1879- Bolivia and Chile go to war and Bolivia gives up its Pacific coastline to Chile. ||  ||
 * 1964- Military leaders rule Bolivia for the next 18 years. ||  ||
 * 1986- U.S. military people help the Bolivian police destroy drug laboratory in Oriente. ||  ||
 * 1825- Bolivia is independent from Spain. ||  ||
 * 1826- Antonio Jose is elected as Bolivia's 1st president. ||  ||
 * 1879- Bolivia and Chile go to war and Bolivia gives up its Pacific coastline to Chile. ||  ||
 * 1964- Military leaders rule Bolivia for the next 18 years. ||  ||
 * 1986- U.S. military people help the Bolivian police destroy drug laboratory in Oriente. ||  ||

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Work sited for things that aren't hyperlinked- Cultures of the world, Robert Pateman @ 1995 1/29/07 Places and People of the world, Karen Schimmel @ 1990 1/23/07