Bolivia
a republic in western South America. 404,388 sq. mi. (1,047,370 sq. km). Capitals: La Paz and Sucre.
Other words from Bolivia
- an·ti-Bo·liv·i·an, adjective, noun
- Bo·liv·i·an, adjective, noun
- pro-Bo·liv·i·an, adjective, noun
- pseu·do-Bo·liv·i·an, adjective, noun
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How to use Bolivia in a sentence
The Bolivians produce eight to ten million pounds of coca leaves annually.
Birdseye Views of Far Lands | James T. NicholsCastilla was long faithful but abandoned him when he made alliance with the Bolivians.
The South American Republics, Part II (of 2) | Thomas C. DawsonAs he approached, Gamarra and the Chileans evacuated the capital, retiring up the coast, whither the Bolivians followed.
The South American Republics, Part II (of 2) | Thomas C. DawsonThe Bolivians, holding the weakest part of the line, bore the brunt of the attack.
The South American Republics, Part II (of 2) | Thomas C. DawsonBut the Bolivians had now no stomach for further fight, and they threw down their arms, crying for mercy.
Under the Chilian Flag | Harry Collingwood
British Dictionary definitions for Bolivia
/ (bəˈlɪvɪə) /
an inland republic in central S America: original Aymará Indian population conquered by the Incas in the 13th century; colonized by Spain from 1538; became a republic in 1825; consists of low plains in the east, with ranges of the Andes rising to over 6400 m (21 000 ft) and the Altiplano, a plateau averaging 3900 m (13 000 ft) in the west; contains some of the world's highest inhabited regions; important producer of tin and other minerals. Official languages: Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: boliviano. Capital: La Paz (administrative); Sucre (judicial). Pop: 10 461 053 (2013 est). Area: 1 098 580 sq km (424 260 sq miles)
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Cultural definitions for Bolivia
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