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News: India has dispatched an 8 MT consignment of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia in support of its public healthcare capacity.
Key Facts about Bolivia
- Location: Bolivia is a landlocked country in west-central South America.
- It is the 5th largest country in South America.
- Physiography:
- Mountains: The western half of Bolivia is covered by the Andes Mountains.
- The Cordillera Occidental in the west is a long line of mostly bleak, dormant volcanoes. The Cordillera Central lies in the middle.
- The Cordillera Oriental in the east is a massive range of beautiful, snow-capped granite mountains.
- Mountains: The western half of Bolivia is covered by the Andes Mountains.
- Plateau: Altiplano is a high plateau that lies between these three mountain ranges
- Plains: The southeast of Bolivia consists of semi-arid plains that become swampy during heavy rains.
- Salt Flats: The Altiplano has several salt flats, which are the dried remains of ancient lakes.
- The Uyuni Saltpan (Salar de Uyuni) is the largest, covering almost 3,500 sq. miles.
- Highest Point: The highest point in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama.
- Lake: Lake Titicaca is Bolivia’s most important lake.
- It is located in the western part of the country along the border with Peru.
- Lake Poopo is a salty lake and the largest inland lake in Bolivia.
- Important Rivers: Important rivers include the Beni, Desaguadero, Guapore, Madre de Dios, and Mamore.
