Bolivia

Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in western-central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west. The seat of government and administrative capital is La Paz, which contains the executive, legislative, and electoral branches of government, while the constitutional capital is Sucre, the seat of the judiciary. The largest city and principal industrial center is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located on the Llanos Orientales, a mostly flat region in the east of the country.
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Some of the key events about Bolivia

  • 1825
    Bolivia gained independence from Spain and became a sovereign nation
  • 1879
    Bolivia lost its coastal territory to Chile in the War of the Pacific
  • 1932
    The Chaco War with Paraguay resulted in significant loss of life and territory for Bolivia
  • 1952
    A major social revolution led to universal suffrage and land reform
  • 1952
    A revolution led to widespread nationalization and land reform, causing economic instability
  • 1964
    A military coup overthrew the government, beginning 18 years of military rule
  • 1967
    The country's first national park, Tunari National Park, was established
  • 1967
    A guerrilla movement was violently suppressed in the Bolivian jungle
  • 1980
    A brutal military dictatorship was established following a coup d'état
  • 1982
    Bolivia returned to democracy after years of military rule
  • 1985
    Hyperinflation reached a peak of 25,000%, devastating the economy
  • 1990
    The "Law of Popular Participation" decentralized government and empowered local communities
  • 2003
    The "Gas War" protests resulted in approximately 60 deaths and the president's resignation
  • 2006
    Bolivia elected its first indigenous president
  • 2009
    A new constitution was adopted, recognizing Bolivia as a plurinational state
  • 2010
    The world's largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni, was officially declared a natural wonder
  • 2014
    Bolivia launched its first telecommunications satellite, Túpac Katari 1
  • 2019
    The country was declared free of illiteracy by UNESCO
  • 2019
    Contested elections led to widespread protests and the resignation of the president
  • 2020
    The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Bolivia's healthcare system and economy

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