Bolivia

Project by: Nash Cox

Interesting Facts• Bolivia declared its independence from Spain on

August 6th 1825.• Population is estimated 10,907,778.• Common Ethnic groups are Amerindian

Quechua, Aymara.

Government Structure• Bolivia is a socialist government• It’s president is Evo Morales

Economics • the currency of Bolivia is known as the Boliviano

(BOB).

That would be 7 USD.

Tourist Attractions• Potosí - The World's Highest City• La Paz, The second highest city in the world.• The Ancient Ruins of Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku)

A picture of Potosí (worlds highest city)

Ancient Ruins of Tiahuanaco.

Customs• Most Bolivians are born into Roman Catholicism.• The handshake is the most common form of

greeting.• Eye contact is important. • Gifts are usually given at birthdays, Christmas

and New Year.The general rule is by good quality but price is not too important.

Languages• The most common language in Bolivia is Spanish.• Some common phrases being Hola (hello), Cómo

estás? (how are you?), and amigo (friend).

Education• The schools are not maintained, and many don’t

have adequate furnishings or classroom materials• There are many other types of schools in Bolivia

including trade and vocational schools• There are many other types of schools in Bolivia

including trade and vocational schools

Military• The branches of the Bolivian military include

o Army (Ejercito Boliviano)o Navy (Fuerza Naval Boliviana, includes Marines)o Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Boliviana)o National Police Force (Policia Nacional de Bolivia)

• 18 years of age, compulsory draft for one year.o (An estimated 40% of the armed forces under 18 – many voluntarily

register.)

Transportation• Water (Ferry)• Air• Bicycle• Train• Car & Motorcycle• Bus & Tram• Train

Bibliography• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Bolivia• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolivia• http://

www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/bolivia.html

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Bolivia• http://

www.travelblog.org/South-America/Bolivia/fact-gov-bolivia.html

• http://www.boliviabella.com/education.html