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=**Bolivia** =

 Capital: Sucre y La Paz Population: 9,119,152 (as of July 2007)

History of Bolivia:

One of the main conquistadors that explored the area of Peru and western Bolivia was [|Francisco Pizarro]. He with other conquistadors 'conquered' the Inca Empire and put in place a Spanish rule. They in turn made them learn Spanish and turned them to the Catholic religion. Over the next several centuries, there was a series of revolts that eventually overturned the Spanish by Simón Bolívar (which the country was named after), on August 6, 1825. In the last 20th century there were many different military coupes that were held and went through many military dictatorships. Many took power by force and were often cruel and sometimes had criminal organizations to finance them. This was a case for ex-presidente Luis Garcia Meza Tejada, where he resorted to the drug cartels to bring income in.

 Geography:

Bolivia has many different geological features. The western side of the country have the Andes Mountains while eastern part is relatively flat. High up there are flat plains that are known as the Altiplano.



 Languages:

There are several different languages that are spoken in Bolivia. There are three official languages that are spoken and most people are at least bilingual. The one that is most widely spoken is Spanish. The two other co-official languages are  Quechua and Aymara both are indigenous. These both have a high percent of native speakers. The dialects of the country contain both of the Highland traits and Lowland traits.  Economy:
 * ** Some Quechua words: ** || ** Some Spanish words:  ** || ** Some Aymara words:  ** ||
 *  Spring - chiraw mit'a ||  Spring - venero  ||  ---  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Son - wawa || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Son - hijo  || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Son - yoqa  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Blue – anqas, asul || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Blue - azul  || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Blue - larama  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Two - iskay || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Two - dos  || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Two - paya  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Uncle - tiyu || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Uncle - tío  || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Uncle - jilatata  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Goodbye - rikunakusun || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Goodbye - adiós  || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Goodbye - jakisiñkama  ||

Some things that bring in money are precious metals like gold and silver, which are known in the Inca empire. Another export which is not as legal is cocaine. This is made from the coca leaves that are grown there. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Bolivia is considered to be one of the poorest and least developed country in South America. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Food:

Some things that one might find on a table of the both poor and wealthy would be <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> This video shows Bolivian Spanish in use.
 * Humitas
 * Salteñas
 * Empanadas
 * Sandwich de Chola - Sandwich with roasted pork leg, lettuce and locoto.
 * Changa de pollo o de conejo - Soup make with chicken or cuy (guinea pig), potato, peas, and green onion.
 * Chicharron
 * Charque de llama
 * Lechon - Roast suckling pig.
 * Cuy (Interesting!)

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An interview with a kid from dorm. (Sound was a problem so turn it up!)

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