Though rich in mineral and energy resources, Bolivia is one of South America's poorest countries. Wealthy urban elites, who are mostly of Spanish ancestry, have traditionally dominated political and ...

Some facts about Bolivia, which held national elections Sunday: Land and People: Landlocked country of 8.5 million people in heart of South America. Two-thirds is tropical lowland, one-third Andean ...

Area: 1.1 million sq km (424,164 sq miles) Major languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani Major religion: Christianity Life expectancy: 65 years (men), 69 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 ...