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  • Bolivia, a landlocked South American nation, has declared a state of emergency due to protests.
  • It shares Lake Titicaca with Peru, the largest freshwater lake in South America and highest large lake globally.
  • Bolivia is part of the "lithium triangle" with Argentina and Chile, holding over half of the world's known lithium reserves.

In Summary

Bolivia has declared a state of emergency amid protests.

Bolivia [Capital:  La Paz (administrative); Sucre (constitutional)]

Physical Features

  • It is a landlocked nation located in west-central South America.
  • Bordering Countries: Brazil (north and east), Paraguay (southeast), Argentina (south), Chile (southwest), Peru (northwest).

Geographical Features

  • Bolivia shares Lake Titicaca with Peru.
    • It is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world's large lakes.
  • Mountain range: Andes Mountains.
  • Major rivers: Madeira, Paraguay, Mamore.
  • Argentina, Bolivia and Chile make up the “lithium triangle” with more than half of world’s known lithium reserves.
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Lake Titicaca

The largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world's large lakes. It is situated on the border between Peru and Bolivia and is a significant geographical and cultural landmark.

Landlocked nation

A country that is entirely surrounded by land, having no direct access to the sea or ocean. Landlocked countries often face challenges in international trade and transportation due to their geographical constraints.

Lithium Triangle

A region in South America encompassing parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile that contains approximately 50-70% of the world's known lithium reserves. Lithium is a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics.

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