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1825 Independence
1836 Peru-Bolivian Confederation (basically the bolivian president invaded Peru)
1836 War with Chile and Argentina
1879-1883 War with Chile
1903 War with Brazil
1932-1935 War with Paraguay (killed more than 20% of soldiers, compare that with the 5% of the union in the American civil war)
1952 Revolution
1953-1959 6 years (1953 to 1959) of economic contraction
1985 Hyperinflation 12000% price increase
and a lot of coups
Having similar start with other latin American nations, Bolivia suffered in the 1800's with wars with more populous countries. In the 1900's the Chaco war, the 1952 revolution, government instability and the hyperinflation are important factors that contributed with today's poverty.
What else can I help you with?
What is the currency and foreign exchange code of Bolivia?
The currency in Bolivia is Boliviano and the foreign exchange code of the currency is BOB.
What is Bolivia's number one export?
Bolivia depends primarily on its mineral exports,especially zinc and natural gas
What is main economic activity in Bolivia?
subsistance farming
What are three countries that currently receive third world aid?
samalia, romania, bolivia,
Is he rich or poor?
Poor.
What caused Bolivia to be so poor?
Bolivia had alot of corrupt dictators who gave away land and power in exchange for there own wealth, The result has left Bolivia to be a poor country leaving them in debt.
Is Bolivia poor?
Bolivia is the poorest country in south America, with a $27.87 billion GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
Where do the poor people of Bolivia Live?
somewhere you don't the poor people of Bolivia live in the same places that the poor people in the united states live. many of them don't have any bills to worry about, so they are really considered richer than any of us.
Are some Bolivians poor like Brazilians?
There are poor people in all countries (well maybe not Switzerland) including Brazil and Bolivia.
What are the minerals found in Bolivia?
Bolivia is rich in minerals despite being a poor country. Some minerals include salt, tin, lithium and other refined metals.
Is Bolivia a poor or rich country?
Bolivia is the most developed country is latin America
What has the author Rolando Morales Anaya written?
Rolando Morales Anaya has written: 'Desarrollo y pobreza en Bolivia' -- subject(s): Poor, Poor children, Poor women, Poverty
What is another name for Bolivia?
The Plurinational State of Bolivia (Sorry for being a bit late)
What are some of the problems that the country Bolivia is facing today?
Poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, poor health care
How long ago was Bolivia?
? Bolivia still is. specify what you mean by "Bolivia"
What rhymes with Olivia?
Some words that rhyme with Olivia are trivia, Bolivia, and cassia.
What is country is north of Bolivia?
Brazil is north of Bolivia.
