Fast Facts in Bolivia
Population: 9,119,152
Capital: La Paz
Time Zone: UTC-4
Currency Name: Boliviano
Government Type: Republic
Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Ethnic Breakdown: Quechua 30%, mestizo 30%, Aymara 25%, white 15%
Religion: Roman Catholic 95%, Protestant 5%
Major Cities: La Paz (Governmental Capital), Sucre (Judicial Capital), Santa Cruz, Cochabamba
Phone Country Code: 591
Health Concerns: Altitude sickness
Official Tourism Website:
High Travel Season: June - September
Voltage: 220 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: a, c
Major Holidays: February/March (Carnival), October 12 (Dia de la Raza)
Misc Fact / Good to Know: La Paz is the highest capital in the world