Bolivia - interesting facts

Bolivia is quite an amazing country, located in the central part of South America and is able to surprise even the experienced traveler. After all, in it somehow miraculously live Christians and those who profess the cult of death. Here, women wear men's hats, English bowlers of the late XIX century, and on the streets, almost every pillar is "decorated" with a scarecrow of a robber whose t-shirt adorns the inscription "The thief will always be killed."

Bolivia is a country of rather interesting facts, which at times frighten and at the same time delight. Not only that there is a cemetery for dead miners, so in the middle of the street you can see the urinal, and the functioning one. What to say, this country will undoubtedly surprise every guest.

Interesting facts about the country Bolivia

1. The name of the country came from the Venezuelan political and military leader Simon Bolivar, thanks to which in 1825 Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia got rid of the Spanish protectorate. By the way, Bolivar became the first official president of this country.
2. La Paz , however, is unofficial, but it is the highest capital in the world. It is located at an altitude of 3593 m above sea level.
3. The largest city in Bolivia is El Alto (1,079,698 inhabitants).
4. On the streets of the Bolivian capital, you can often see zebras, or more precisely, people dressed in the costume of this animal. Such "zebras" -volunteers walk around the streets in order to help children and the elderly to cross the road safely.
5. In this country there is a road considered the most dangerous in the world: annually on this stretch of road between two Bolivian cities there are from 200 to 350 deaths. Be careful on the road to Yungas Road , lying northeast of La Paz.
6. On the streets of Bolivia dead animals are sold - dried young calves of llamas. They are bought by those who wish to appease the mother-nature of Pachamam and receive in return her blessing.
7. No less interesting fact about Bolivia is that it is here is one of the most beautiful places on the planet - the Uyuni Solonchak , a dried salt lake in the south of the Altiplano Plain.
8. Also in this country, on the border with Peru, is the largest navigable lake in the world - Titicaca . In South America, it is the largest in terms of volume.
9. Bolivia is the only country in which there are as many official languages ​​as 37. The main ones are Spanish, Quechua, Aymara and Guarani, which in turn includes another 33 recognized.

Bolivia - it's like another universe in which everyone can discover something of their own, unique and incredible, such that for a long time will leave a pleasant imprint in the soul.