Exploring Bolivia: Its Landscape, Climate, and Culture

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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 …show more content…

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

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