Paris, Aug 12, 2025 (AFP) - From coca farmers to Che Guevara: Five things to know about Bolivia

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2025-08-12

As Bolivia gears up for general elections while in the throes of a deep economic crisis, here are five key facts about the country: With an altitude of 3,657 meters (12,000 feet), the administrative capital La Paz, which has a population of nearly two million people, is the highest capital city in the world. Visitors frequently suffer classic symptoms of altitude sickness, including headaches, fatigue, nausea and shortness of breath. Souvenir sh......

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