AMERICAS

BO flag Bolivia

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 11.4 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 6.85 BOB
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $4,421
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 26, 2026
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About BoliviaOverview, geography, and key facts
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Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in central South America. In simple terms, the country's geography consists of a western Andean region and tropical lowlands to the east and north. More in detail, the country features a diverse geography, including the vast Amazonian plain, the Gran Chaco, temperate valleys, the high-altitude Altiplano plateau, snow-capped peaks, and mountains, encompassing a wide range of climates and biomes across its regions and cities. It includes part of the Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland in the world, along its eastern border. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west. The seat of government is La Paz, which contains the executive, legislative, and electoral branches of government, while the constitutional capital is Sucre, the seat of the judiciary. While most population and urban centers lies in Andean region, the largest city and principal industrial center is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located on the eastern tropical lowlands.

Capital Sucre
Population 11.4 million
Area 1,098,581 km²
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Currency Bolivian boliviano (BOB)
GDP/Capita $4,421
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Bolivian boliviano (BOB)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 6.85 BOB
GDP
$54.9B
GDP per Capita
$4,421

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 1,267 BOB
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
68.6 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Americas
Capital
Sucre
Area
1,098,581 km²
Population
11,365,333
Timezone
UTC-04:00
Languages
Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Calling Code
+591
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
BO