Bolivia

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Bolivia is a country located in Central South America and to be exact with its location, it is found 17S, 65W on a compass. Quite a few neighboring countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru surround it. This is a country whose environment consists of humid and tropical climate, rugged terrain, lowland plains, soil erosion from overgrazing, and the beautiful Andes Mountain.
To speak on Bolivia’s history it is part of the ancient Incan Empire known for their mineral wealth. With the original habitants be nomadic hunter-gathers the minerals at that time was not a big issue at the time. After Spaniards defeated the Incans most of the population left was summoned to become slaves. In 1825, they won their independence and named the country after the liberator, Simon Bolivar.
When visiting Bolivia there are several sites to see and explore. Stopping by the Tiahuanaco Temple, Copocabaña on Lake Titicaca, the village of Yumani, Sucre, and always stopping to the street markets is a most. Having the opportunity to ride on a ferryboat and see historical sites is fascinating.
I would love to visit Bolivia to see for the shopping, boat rides, historical sites, their adoption program and the study abroad programs they offer. I would advice anyone who is interested in adopting under privilege children or engaging in an international study abroad program, that Bolivia is the place to go!...