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Bolivia, the world's largest producer of tin, is located at the very center of South America. Unfortunately, it is among continent's poorest countries with 64% of its 9 million people living in poverty. You can zoom in on this Expedia Map and see details down to the names of small towns. There are several types of maps at WorldAtlas.com, and a very detailed collection at the University of Texas. Habitat for Humanity has been active in Bolivia since 1985, and now serves the country through 9 affiliates building over 600 houses per year according to the Bolivia profile at Habitat for Humanity International. Here is an article about one Bolivian family's Habitat home ownership experience. Get a tourist view at EnjoyBolivia.com. Here is a profile from BBC News. The CIA World Factbook contains a multitude of information. The official currency is the Bolivian Boliviano. The average exchange rate from August 2006 through August 2007 has been 8.2 Bolivianos per US Dollar, with easing to a level of 7.9 in late August 2007. BOLIVIA - THE HEART OF SOUTH AMERICA Below is a profile provided by the offices of Habitat for Humanity Bolivia: Geographic location
History of Bolivia Archaeological evidence indicates that towards the year 2500 B.C. the first cultures had begun to appear in the area of South America now known as Bolivia. One of the most fascinating and mysterious of these cultures was the Tiahuanacos. The Tiahuanacota hegemony was based on military power maintained by a disciplined army heavily supplied with bronze weaponry. The Tiahuanacota Empire later disappeared due to serious climatic problems that caused a rapid decrease in both harvests and populations, and was later replaced by the "señorío" or kingdom of the Colla or Collasuyo, which was characterized by its advanced architectural techniques, especially in religious monuments. The Collasuyo was later conquered by the Incas.
Bolivia is often characterized by its diversity of flora and fauna, as well as its parallel diversity of culture. There are many different ethnic groups in Bolivia, which are divided into two main branches: the Andean group, which settled in altiplano and valley regions of Bolivia, and those of the warmer regions. There are many other ethnic groups in Bolivia, each with their own unique characteristics, and all are part of the historical-cultural antecedents of the country. Among these smaller sub-groups are: in the valleys, the Yampara or Ampara and the Mojocoyas; in the Eastern Zone, the Chiriguanos, Guarayos, Moxeños, Chapacuras, Itonomas, Movimas, Paraguaras, Iténez, Tacanas, Mosetenes and Sirionós. The mountain range of the Andes crosses through Bolivia, providing numerous peaks and mountainous areas. Mountain ranges and higher Mountains of Bolivia
Significant Lakes
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POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS Bolivia has a population of 8,274,325 inhabitants. 4.150.475 are women, representing 50.16% of the population 4,123,850 are men, representing 49,84% of the population 62.43% of the population (5,165,882 inhabitants) lives in urban areas, leaving 37.57% (3,108,443 inhabitants) residing in the rural areas. 58 - 60 % of the population lives beneath the poverty line.
Population per department
Source: INE
TERRITORIAL AREA Bolivia has a territorial area of 1.098.581 Km2
HOUSING A percentage equivalent to 4,695,464 inhabitants live in houses that do not fulfill the appropriate sanitary conditions.
LANGUAGES The official language in Bolivia is Spanish, nevertheless quechua, aymara and guaraní are also spoken. INTERNATIONAL AREA CODE The international calling code for Bolivia is 591. CURRENT PRESIDENT Evo Morales Ayma SEASONS IN BOLIVIA Spring September 21ST to December 20th HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BOLIVIA
Habitat Bolivia is working through several different Projects in order to reach the populations most readily in need of shelter, which has led to the development of the "Progressive" house model. With this design, the family is able to build the in several individual progressions, as they return portions of the loan granted by Habitat Bolivia. In this way, discrimination can be better eliminated towards lower income families. The first, and main module is 60m² (646 ft²), and consists of sub modules (A-B-C-D), which will follow norms and requirements for living space (kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedrooms 1- 2 -3).
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Bolivia is nestled deep in the heart of South America, sharing borders to the north and east with Brazil, to the west with Peru and Chile, and to the south with Paraguay and Argentina. 
After several indigenous revolts incited to rebellion in Alto, Peru, Bolivar and Sucre (political liberators) united by an ideal, and with their brave armies in tow, crossed plains, valleys, and mountains, swords raised to release the oppressed towns of South America. In the battles of Junín and Ayacucho, they then forged the Bolivian nation that we now know today.
Habitat for Humanity Bolivia (HPHB) has built more than 6,204 houses since its inception in December 2005. Habitat Bolivia currently builds out of 9 Affiliate offices throughout the country: Alto Beni, El Alto, Cochabamba, Chimoré, Santa Cruz, San Julian, Ichilo, Oruro and Tarija.