Learning about Bolivia

Planning of living or moving to Bolivia, well you are not alone. There are many people in the same situation, feeling lost and confused and having a hard time getting adjusted. In this Blog we will try to give you a good head start on this enterprise you are about to begin called Bolivia. First lest learn a little about the country, with some fast facts.

Facts about Bolivia

Bolivia's location in the world

Full name: Plurinational State of Bolivia (Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia)

Short: Bolivia

Population: 9.1 million (UN, 2005)

Capital: Sucre (official), La Paz (administrative)

Largest city: La Paz metropolitan area (includes: La Paz, El Alto and Viacha) 1.6 millions Habitants.

Area: 1.1 million sq km (424,164 sq miles)

Major languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani

Bolivian Flag

Major religion: Christianity

Life expectancy: 62 years (men), 66 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: 1 boliviano = 100 centavos (1 US$=7.02 Bolivianos as of 1/14/09)

Main exports: Natural gas, zinc, gold, silver, lead, tin, antimony, wood, sugar and soy beans

GNI per capita: US$1,010 (World Bank, 2006)

Internet domain: .bo

International dialing code: +591

Living and learning about other cultures makes you wiser. We hope this information has helped you understanding a little bit more about the Bolivia. In the following posts we will talk more about the cost of living, economy, medical assistance, legal assistance, entertaiment, etc.