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Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America that lost its Pacific coastline to Chile in the War of the Pacific (1879–1884). Its terrain spans the Andean Altiplano, home to Lake Titicaca on the border with Peru, and lowland Amazon basin rainforest. Sucre is the constitutional capital, while La Paz, the seat of government, is among the world's highest capital cities. A majority of the population identifies as indigenous, chiefly Aymara and Quechua, and the Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat.
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Why is Bolivia landlocked?
Bolivia lost its Pacific coastline to Chile during the War of the Pacific, fought from 1879 to 1884. It has remained a landlocked country since that territorial loss.
Which countries share Lake Titicaca with Bolivia?
Lake Titicaca lies on the border between Bolivia and Peru. It is located in the Andean Altiplano.
What is Bolivia's constitutional capital?
Sucre is Bolivia's constitutional capital. La Paz is the seat of government, while Sucre retains the constitutional-capital designation.
What kinds of landscapes does Bolivia have?
Bolivia includes the high Andean Altiplano and lowland Amazon basin rainforest. Its geography therefore ranges from high mountain plateau to tropical forest.
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