Valley of the Moon

Land of superlatives

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March 10th 2008
According to the Lonely Planet: Boliva is the hemisphere's highest, most isolated nation. It's one of the coldest, warmest and steamiest places. Geographically it's the driest, saltiest and swampiest. It's one of the porest nations of South America but one of the richest in terms of natural resources. It's South America's most indiginous country: 60% of 8.8 million claim indigenous ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more