Bolivia
- Region
- South America
- Area
- 1,098,581 km²
- Capital
- La Paz
- ISO
- BO
What the flag means
Red is said to stand for the blood of the heroes who died for independence, and green for rich nature and hope. The current colors were set in 1851.
Fun facts
- FlagBolivia’s flag is a tricolor of red, yellow, and green, and the yellow represents the country’s rich resources.
- GeographyBolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, and in the rainy season it becomes a “mirror of the sky,” reflecting the sky above.
- GeographyBolivia’s La Paz lies at an elevation of about 3,600 m, making it the world’s highest seat of government.
- CultureBolivia is named after Simón Bolívar, a hero of South American independence.
