10 Fun Facts

Don't know much about the country of Bolivia? You've come to the right place! Here are some quick facts about this beautiful land, a place rich in cultural heritage and natural resources. Enjoy!

1. Bolivia has over 30 official languages and 36 native cultures.

2. Bolivia is the number 1 country on Earth for certified tropical forests.

3. Bolivia contains 40% of all animal and plant life in the world.

(The beloved Capybara)

4. The highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, 

is found in Bolivia at 12,382 feet above sea level.

5. The largest deposit of salt on the planet is found in Bolivia (more than 64 million tons).

6. Underneath the salt, the largest deposit of lithium in the world is buried.

7. Bolivia contains the world's largest iron ore mine in the Department of Santa Cruz.

8. Bolivia is home to the two highest cities in the world 

(Potosí at 13,420 ft and La Paz at 12,000 ft).

9. Bolivia is among the top 10 exporters of organic coffee and cacao in the world.

10. Bolivia is located in one of the wettest zones on Earth 

(more than 8,000 millimeters of rain per year).

And as a bonus...

*The world's largest butterfly sanctuary is located in Santa Cruz.