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Bolivia: Key Points
1. Population: Bolivia's population was recorded in 2010 of 10,907,778.

2. President: Evo Morales Vice President: Álvaro García Linera

3. Location: Central zone of South America.

4. Climate: The summers are warm, humid in the east and dry in the west, Winters are very cold in the west, and it snows around the mountain ranges, while in the western regions, windy days are more usual. The autumn is dry in the non-tropical regions.

5. Economy: The poorest and least developed countries in Latin America.

6. Culture: Bolivia has a rich folklore. Its regional folk music is distinctive and varied. The "devil dances" at the annual carnival of Oruro are one of the great folkloric events of South America, as is the lesser known carnival at Tarabuco.

7. Health: In 2006, life expectancy at birth was 64 for males and 67 for females.

8. Religion: Most of the population is Roman Catholic.

9. Language: Spanish 60.7% (official), Quechua 21.2% and Aymara 14.6%.

10. Military: The Bolivian military comprises three branches: Ejército (Army), Naval (Navy) and Fuerza Aérea (Air Force).

11. Sports & Activities: Football, which is the most popular sport, as well as table football, which is played on street corners by both children and adults.

12. Largest City: Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

13. Capital: Sucre.

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15. Main exports: Soyabeans, natural gas, zinc, gold, silver, lead, tin, antimony, wood, sugar.

16. Currency: $1 = 3.1040 pesos.

17. Internet domain: .bo

18. International dialling code: +591

19. National Anthem: (From
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English Translation

Patriotic Song

We swear by the lightning that destroys,

Bolivians, a favourable destiny Has crowned our vows and longings; This land is free, Your servile state has ended. The martial turmoil of yesterday And the horrible clamour of war Are followed today, in harmonious contrast, By sweet hymns of peace and unity. (repeat previous two lines)

CHORUS We have kept the lofty name of our country In glorious splendour, And on its altars we once more swear To die, rather than live as slaves. (repeat three times)

This innocent and beautiful land, Which owes its name to Bolivar, Is the happy homeland where men Enjoy the benefits of good fortune and peace. For the sons of the great Bolivar Have sworn, thousands upon thousands of times, To die rather than see the country's Majestic flag humiliated. (repeat previous two lines)

CHORUS

Eternal praise to the brave warriors Whose heroic valour and firmness Conquered the glories that now A happy Bolivia begins to enjoy! Let their names, in marble and in bronze, Transmit to remote ages And in resounding song repeat the call: Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! (repeat previous two lines)

CHORUS

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Other Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolivia

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1210487.stm#overview