Bolivia is a landlocked, high-altitude country in central South America, notable for its vibrant indigenous cultures, diverse geography including Andes Mountains and Amazon rainforest, and a rich history tied to its natural resources like silver, natural gas, and lithium. With a multiethnic population and 37 official languages, it is a Plurinational State. Its capitals are Sucre (judicial) and La Paz (administrative). The economy relies on resource extraction, while its political history involves periods of instability, military rule, and ongoing struggles for indigenous rights and social equity.