Capital of Bolivia: Sucre — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre. Bolivia sits in South America, has a population of 12,224,110, and uses the BOB. Official languages include Spanish.
Quick facts
- Capital: Sucre
- Continent: South America
- Population: ~12,224,110
- Area: 1,098,581 km²
- Population density: 11.1 people per km²
- Official language: Spanish
- Currency: BOB
- ISO code: BO
How big is Bolivia?
By population, Bolivia ranks 80th in the world, holding roughly 0.15% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 27th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Bolivia has 11.1 people per square kilometre, which is about 5.3 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within South America, Bolivia is the 8th most populous country of 12.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Bolivia in population are Tunisia (12,356,117) and Belgium (11,685,814).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Ethiopia (1,104,300 km²) and Colombia (1,141,748 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Spanish is spoken officially in 20 countries in this dataset, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Cuba, and 14 others.
Bolivia uses the BOB, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Bolivia
Bolivia has two capitals: Sucre is the constitutional capital and seat of the courts, while the president and parliament sit in La Paz. The quiz answer is Sucre. For the flag, think of a traffic light lying on its side: red, yellow (amber), green, from top to bottom.
The flag of Bolivia: red, yellow and green
🇧🇴 The flag is three horizontal stripes of red, yellow and green, with the coat of arms in the centre of the state flag. Red stands for bravery and the blood of national heroes, yellow for the nation's mineral resources, and green for the fertility of the land. Since 2009 the Wiphala, a square flag of many colours representing the country's ethnic groups, has also been a national symbol.
Region and neighbours
Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America, with the Andes and the high Altiplano plateau in the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north. It shares land borders with 5 countries: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru. Bolivia is landlocked, with no coast on the open ocean.
- Brazil 🇧🇷 — capital BrasÃlia
- Paraguay 🇵🇾 — capital Asunción
- Argentina 🇦🇷 — capital Buenos Aires
- Chile 🇨🇱 — capital Santiago
- Peru 🇵🇪 — capital Lima
Three facts about Bolivia
- The Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world.
- Lake Titicaca is the highest commercially navigable lake in the world and the largest lake in South America.
- Nevado Sajama, 6,542 m high, is Bolivia's highest point.
Sources: Wikipedia: Bolivia, Wikipedia: Flag of Bolivia, Wikipedia: Sucre, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Bolivia
- South American capitals quiz — match Bolivia to Sucre
- South American flags quiz — spot the Bolivia flag among its neighbours
- Landlocked countries quiz — Bolivia has no sea coast
Bolivia capital quiz
What is the capital of Bolivia 🇧🇴?
- Lima
- Caracas
- Sucre
- Georgetown
Show answer
Sucre
What is the capital of Ecuador 🇪🇨?
- Buenos Aires
- Lima
- Quito
- Georgetown
Show answer
Quito
What is the capital of Chile 🇨🇱?
- Asunción
- Montevideo
- Santiago
- Quito
Show answer
Santiago
What is the capital of Paraguay 🇵🇾?
- Sucre
- Lima
- Montevideo
- Asunción
Show answer
Asunción
What is the capital of Venezuela 🇻🇪?
- Caracas
- Montevideo
- Quito
- Bogotá
Show answer
Caracas
Bolivia in South America
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Peru.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — South America is the block Bolivia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Bolivia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
What is the population of Bolivia?
About 12,224,110, making it the 80th most populous country in the world.
How big is Bolivia?
1,098,581 square kilometres, ranking 27th by land area, at a density of 11.1 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Bolivia use?
The BOB, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Bolivia flag?
The flag of Bolivia is three horizontal stripes of red, yellow and green, with the coat of arms in the centre of the state flag. Red stands for bravery and the blood of national heroes, yellow for the nation's mineral resources, and green for the fertility of the land. Since 2009 the Wiphala, a square flag of many colours representing the country's ethnic groups, has also been a national symbol.
Which countries border Bolivia?
Bolivia shares land borders with Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru.
How can I remember the capital of Bolivia?
Bolivia has two capitals: Sucre is the constitutional capital and seat of the courts, while the president and parliament sit in La Paz. The quiz answer is Sucre. For the flag, think of a traffic light lying on its side: red, yellow (amber), green, from top to bottom.
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