Potosi

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January 18th 2008
Well I have finally made it to the highest city in South America, that being Potosí. Potosí is set against the backdrop of a rainbow colored mountain, the Cerro Rici. The city was founded in 1545 following the discovery of ore deposits in the mountain, and Potosi´s veins proved the world´s most lucrative. By the end of the 18th century the streets were ´paved´with silver. Potosí grew into t ... read more

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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