Federalism in Bolivia

Bolivia adopted its current federal system in 1994, with the enactment of the new constitution.

Bolivia has 9 departments: Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Oruro, Pando, Potosi, Santa Cruz, and Tarija.

Sucre is the constitutional capital of Bolivia, while La Paz is the administrative capital.

Beni is the largest department in Bolivia by area, covering approximately 213,564 square kilometers.

Tarija is the smallest department in Bolivia by area, covering approximately 37,623 square kilometers.

Spanish is the official language of Bolivia, along with Quechua, Aymara, and Guarani.

The Boliviano is the currency of Bolivia.

Natural gas is the main export of Bolivia.

Machinery is the main import of Bolivia.

The population of Bolivia is approximately 12 million.

The life expectancy in Bolivia is approximately 70 years.

The literacy rate in Bolivia is approximately 90%.

The unemployment rate in Bolivia is approximately 10%.

The poverty rate in Bolivia is approximately 30%.

The Gini coefficient in Bolivia is approximately 0.6.