ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: La Paz

COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Santa Cruz de la Sierra

GEOGRAPHY

Bolivia is landlocked country situated in South America. With a total area of 1,098,580 square kilometres, Bolivia shares borders with Brazil, Paraguay, Argentin, Chile and Peru.

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 10.9 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.

CLIMATE

The climate of Bolivia vareis from region. Summers are generally warm while winters are very cold in the west, and it snows around the mountain ranges.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Spanish, Quechua and Aymara are the three official languages. English is widely used as well.

LOCAL TIME

GMT -4hrs throughout the year

BUSINESS HOURS

Government: 8 AM to 4 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM

HOLIDAYS

Independence Day: August 6th
May Day: May 1st
All Saints Day: November 1st
Christmas: December 25th
New Year's Day: January 1st

CURRENCY

Bolivian Boliviano

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police/ Emergencies: 110
Medical: 118
Fire: 119