Exploring Bolivia: Its Landscape, Climate, and Culture

Bolivia is one of the most beautiful countries you will ever see. Bolivia is located in central South America. “The nation of Bolivia is the rooftop of South America.” ( Dipiazza 4) There is so much to learn about Bolivia, with unique landforms, interesting climate, difficult economy, distinct culture and marvelous facts.

Bolivia has a number of natural features and landscapes which is very hard to travel along.

Bolivia borders the following countries, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru. Lake Titicaca which is partially located in Peru and Bolivia is the second largest lake in Latin America. The land of Bolivia is equal to the land of Texas and California combined. However Bolivia's rugged land and climate has caused many floods

and devastation.
Bolivia's climate which can be foolish has caused many floods and crops to die.
From the months December to March Bolivia's highlands get around 10 inches of rain a year, however in the lowlands they receive around 60 inches of a rain a year. The seasons Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall are opposite from the Northern Hemisphere. Although Bolivia has a Humid Tropical Climate which means in the summers it is pretty hot and humid and in the winters it's pretty cold. Since Bolivia's lowlands get so much rain many rivers overflow and flood crops which ruins them. In conclusion Bolivia's climate can sometimes affect them greatly but many are used to it.
Bolivia's government is quite interesting, and somewhat similar to North America's government. Bolivia became independent in 1825, since then 17 constitutions have been made. The country of Bolivia's government is Republic which means political ideas come from people. Residents elect prefects or governors which then serve a four year term. The legislative authority is Bicameral which is having two branches of legislative body. The country's full name is Plurinational State of Bolivia. Bolivia may struggle economically but their government is very strong.
Bolivia has always struggled with economy but can easily find ways to make money.
Most Bolivians residents are poor which results in many of them farming for a living. Mining is the main way of Bolivia's wealth but more recently oil and natural gas have replaced minerals. More than half of the people living in Bolivia are peasants, meaning they are poor. Many major crops that are grown in Bolivia are soybeans, coffee, cotton, corn, sugar cane, rice and potatoes. Bolivia is a member of the Andean community. All in all most Bolivians are poor and farm for a living.
Bolivia has a very unique culture to learn about.

Bolivia doesn't have an exact religion but most believe they are catholic. There is three official languages in Bolivia which in those are Spanish, Quechua and Aymara. One of Bolivia's favorite sports is soccer, they also enjoy basketball and volleyball. The zampona is one of the traditional instruments in Bolivia, also wooden flutes are traditional. Most Bolivians dress with a western style and wear hats. That just proves to you how unique Bolivia's culture is.

There are many unique things about Bolivia but you may not know it all. Bolivia is a landlocked country meaning that it is surrounded by land. Bolivia's population is estimated to be a 10.6 million residents. There is 855 airports in Bolivia in which many residents and tourist travel with. Many volunteers dress as zebras and help children cross the roads safely. Most of the residents eat guinea pig! Bolivians grows coco and then it is processed into cocaine which is a drug. That was just some ways of how unique Bolivia is.

All in all Bolivia a beautiful place to visit or even live. Bolivia is filled with interesting land, beautiful climate, difficult economy, distinct culture and marvelous facts. Bolivia has a wonderful atmosphere filled with kind loving residents and

animals.