BOLIVIA

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

• Bolivia was colonized by the Spanish
• Bolivia achieved independence in the 1800s
• Bolivia was named after Simón Bolívar
• Bolivia struggled a lot to develop a democracy
• Dictators and military leaders often took control of Bolivia

ECONOMY

• Bolivia has many minerals and fertile soils
• Bolivia is working to develop their resources and improve the economy
• One of Bolivia's leading exports is natural gas
• Bolivia is a leading exporter of tin, but only a small percentage of the nation
• 1/2 of Bolivia's workers are farmers for potatoes, wheat, cuinoa, ect.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

• Bolivia's 3 official languages are Spanish, Quenchua, and Aymara
• Bolivians practice substance farming
• Bolivia traditionally raises llamas to produce goods
• They use alpacas for food, clothing, and fertilizer
• Indonesia's people in Bolivia create jewelry, rugs, and shawls

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