BOLIVIA

WAS THERE EVER A REBELLION IN BOLIVIA?

• Yes, there was a rebellion in Bolivia. It was in 1809, and it did lead to a revolution. It was to gain independence.

HAS THERE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH DEFORESTATION? CAN IT BE FIXED?

• Yes, there has. It can be fixed, but some farmland would have to find a new source of livestock food and cropland.

WHAT IS THE HIGHEST ALTITUDE IN BOLIVIA?

• The highest altitude is 6,542 m. Above sea level.
• The snow-capped peaks of a mountain in Bolivia causes it to be very cold and frosty.

HAS THERE EVER BEEN A COUP IN BOLIVIA?

• On April 12, 1899, José Manuel Pando over threw José Caulierez. On June 28, 1930, Carlos Blanco Galindo over threw Daniel Salamanca.

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS THAT THE PEOPLE IN BOLIVIA HAVE HAD TO ADAPT TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT?

• They have had to adapt to the climate change, the heavy floods, and soil erosion all across Bolivia.

HOW MUCH OF BOLIVIA IS COVERED IN RAINFOREST?

• Half of Bolivia is covered in Rainforest.