Bolivia - Geographical Curiosities, #9 - E-book - ePub

Bolivia is a country in South America that is not connected to the ocean in any way. Its neighbors to the north and east are Brazil, and its neighbors to the southeast are Paraguay, the south is Argentina, the southwest is Chile, and the west is Peru. It is the 28th largest country in the world in terms of land area, and it possesses a varied terrain that extends from the Andes highlands to the Amazon jungle. Bolivia has a long and eventful history that encompasses a wide range of indigenous cultures and civilizations, including the Inca and Tiwanaku empires, as well asthe colonization of the country by the Spanish in the 16th century.  Since its independence from Spain in 1825, Bolivia has gone through several periods of political instability, as well as economic and social upheaval.
In spite of these obstacles, Bolivia is well-known for the cultural and ecological wealth that it possesses.  This wealth includes archaeological sites like Tiwanaku, festivities like the Carnival of Oruro, and natural wonders like the Salar de Uyuni and the Amazon rainforest. Both Bolivia's location and its history have played a role in the formation of its singular identity as well as its enduring significance in the area.