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Bolivia in West-Central South America
Bolivia declares a state of emergency amid protests. The development brings focus on Bolivia’s location in west-central South America and its key physical and geopolitical features.
Bolivia: Location and Physical Geography
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Capital | The capital comprises La Paz (administrative), and Sucre (constitutional). |
| Location and type | Bolivia comprises a landlocked nation located in west-central South America. |
| Bordering countries | Bordering countries comprise Brazil (north and east), Paraguay (southeast), Argentina (south), Chile (southwest), and Peru (northwest). |
| Lake Titicaca | Lake Titicaca, shared by Bolivia and Peru, comprises the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world’s large lakes. |
| Mountain range | The mountain range comprises the Andes Mountains. |
| Major rivers | Major rivers comprise Madeira, Paraguay, and Mamore. |
| Lithium triangle | The “lithium triangle” comprises Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, and it applies to more than half of the world’s known lithium reserves. |