Bolivia
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Name — A landlocked country in South America, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, with La Paz and Sucre as its capitals.
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Etymology
Named after Simón Bolívar, the South American independence leader, whose own surname traces back to a Basque village called Bolibar.
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What does “Bolivia” mean?
The word “Bolivia” means a landlocked country in South America, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, with La Paz and Sucre as its capitals. In plain terms, most commonly, the country in South America; less often, a rummy-style card game.
How do you pronounce “Bolivia”?
“Bolivia” is pronounced buh-LIH-vee-uh (/boʊˈlɪvi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bolivia” in a sentence?
Here is “Bolivia” used in a sentence: “They spent three weeks trekking through Bolivia's Andean highlands.”
What part of speech is “Bolivia”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bolivia” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Bolivia” a common word?
“Bolivia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bolivia” have?
“Bolivia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a landlocked country in South America, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, with La Paz and Sucre as its capitals.
Is Bolivia the country name or the card game more commonly meant?
In most contexts, Bolivia refers to the landlocked South American country, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, with La Paz and Sucre as its capitals. The card game called Bolivia, a variant related to rummy and canasta known for melds of seven wild cards, is a much less common usage.
Why does Bolivia have two capitals?
Bolivia is unusual in having two capital cities: La Paz, which serves as the seat of government, and Sucre, the constitutional and judicial capital. This dual-capital arrangement distinguishes Bolivia from most countries, which have a single designated capital.
Is Bolivia a landlocked country?
Yes, Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America, meaning it has no direct access to the sea. This geographic fact shapes much of its trade and transportation infrastructure.