Bolivia: flag, capital and facts
Bolivia is a country in South America (South America). Its capital is Sucre. Population — 12,413,315. Area — 1,098,581 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Bolivia
Red, yellow and green horizontal bands.
The capital of Bolivia — Sucre
Sucre is the capital of Bolivia. Sucre is the official capital; the government works in La Paz. Sucre sounds sweet — 'sucre' is French for sugar.
Facts about Bolivia
- Official name
- Plurinational State of Bolivia
- Capital
- Sucre
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 12,413,315
- Area
- 1,098,581 km²
- Currency
- BOB (Bs.)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -17°, -65°
How to remember the name
The nameBolivia is named after the hero Simón Bolívar.
Did you know?
Bolivia has the Uyuni salt flat — a giant mirror made of salt.
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