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INTRODUCTION
Area: 1.1 million sq. km. (425,000 sq. mi.) about the size of Texas and California combined!
Major Languages:
- Spanish (main)
- Quecha (Andes Region)
- Aymara (Around Lake Titicaca)
- Tupi Guarani (Southeast)
- Plautdietsch
HISTORY
Declared independance in 1809, 16 years of war followed. On August 6, 1825 it was made a Republic and named after Simon Bolivar.
Famous People:
GEOGRAPHY
Major Landforms:
Taracca-Penninsula jutting into Lake Winaymarka
Altiplano (high plateau)- where the Andes are at their widest
Highest plateau outside of Tibet
Major Landmarks:
Cristo de la Concordia (Christ of Peace)- largest statue of Christ in the world!
Major Bodies of Water:
Lake Titicaca- largest lake in South America
Also in Peru
Rivers:
- Mamore
- Pirai
- Madre de Dios
CULTURE
Folk Music- Played for dances and Festivals
Combination of Spanish Cuisine
3 staple foods:
ECONOMY
Natural Resources:
- Hydrocarbons
- Minerals: zinc, silver, lead, gold, and iron
Manufacturing:
- Food
- Beverages
- Textiles
- Wood
Land Use:
About 2% of the land is used for farming.
- soybeans
- corn
- sunflowers
- rice
- patatoes
- wheat
- sugarcane
- sorghum
- barley
- beans
- quinoa
- bananas
Major Occupations:
- Mining
- Tourism
- Manufacturing
CLIMATE
General Weather Conditions:
- The Plains (65%), hot and humid, 77 degrees F.
- The Valleys (15%), warm and dry, 50 degrees F.
- The Plateau (20%), 40 degrees F.
Effect of Climate: Reasons the Bolivians are vulnerable to climate change-
1.) One of the poorest countries, so it's low income groups are highly exposed.
2.) It has a wide variety of ecosystems each with their own weakness.
3.) High levels of deforestations contributes to it's chance of a flood.
4.) Home to 20% of the world's glaciers, and they are melting!
INTERESTING FACTS
Travel Tips:
- Research what to do if you get altitude sickness
- Carry a photocopy of your passport
- Be aware of "express kidnapping" (holding you while they empty your bank accounts, and then let you go)
Native Animals:
Location: South America
Country: Bolivia
Capital: La Paz
CONCLUSION
Bolivia is an exciting country to visit and to learn about. Although they are troubled with poverty, they have many ways to enjoy themselves.
Andres de Santa Cruz y Calahumana- 7th Bolivian president (1829-1839)
BOLIVIA
By: Ren Scott
Population: 10,426,154
Growth Rate: 1.69%
Story Behind the Flag:
Colors:
- Yellow- a symbol of generosity
- Red- hardiness, bravery, stregnth, and valour
- Green- hope, joy, and love
The Bolivian coat of arms shows a mountain and plains which represent the geography of the country. A llama is also show, symbolizing the national animal.
Transportation:
- Busses (flotas)
- Boats
- Cars
Major Events:
Hernan Siles Zuazo- Politician from Bolivia, president twice from 1956-1960 and 1982-1985
- Chinchilla
- Alpaca
- 1545- The Spanish conquered Bolivia
- Jaguar
- Andean Condor (national bird)
- Camel
- Flamingo
- 1825- Bolivia declared it's independance from Peru, liberated by Simon Bolivar, and later named after him
- 1928- Oil was discovered in the foothills of the Andes at the Western Bolivian region of the Chaco
The End
Average Yearly Rainfall: 1,146 mm
Average Yearly Temperature: 46 degrees F.
Currency: Boliviano (introduced in 1864)
Clothing:
Music:
Bowler Hat-
- Adopted from British
- Position showed marital status
Skirt-
- Called Pollera
- Originally Spanish Peasant Skirt
- Symbol of pride for women
Food:
Holidays:
January 24- Alasitas in La Paz
beans
February 2- Virgen se la Candelaria in Copacabana
Instruments:
- Skin Drum
- Copper Bell
- Guitar
Major Cities:
Second Sunday in March- Phuyllay in Tarabuco
- La Paz (840,290)
- Sucre (306,754)
- Santa Cruz (1,651,436)
- El Alto (960,767)
- Cochobamba (618,384)