Country Facts

• Full name: Republic of Bolivia
• Population: 9.9 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Sucre (official), La Paz (administrative)
• Largest city: Santa Cruz
• Area: 1.1 million sq km (424,164 sq miles)
• Major languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 63 years (men), 68 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 boliviano = 100 centavos
• Main exports: Soyabeans, natural gas, zinc, gold, silver, lead, tin, antimony, wood, sugar
• GNI per capita: US$1,460 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .bo
• International dialling code: +591