Bolivia is a landlocked country located in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west

. The country features diverse geography including the Andes mountains in the west, the high-altitude Altiplano plateau, and tropical lowlands in the east

. Bolivia's administrative capital is La Paz, while its constitutional capital is Sucre

. It is the fifth-largest country in South America by area and is known for its varied terrain and rich cultural heritage