Bolivia has two capitals: Sucre is the constitutional capital, while La Paz is the seat of government.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia
BoliviaSouth America-8:00Hours behind the UAE
About the Country
General Information
National Identity
Official Language(s)Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (among 37 official languages)
National CurrencyBoliviano (BOB)
National Day(s)6 August (Independence Day)
Capitals
Political / Administrative CapitalSucre
Economic CapitalLa Paz
Cultural CapitalSucre
Transport & Connectivity
Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 21 – 25 h
Connecting flights
Primary AirportViru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Primary PortPuerto Jennefer, Puerto Aguirre (inland river ports)
Geography
Land Area-
Length of the Coastline0 km (landlocked)
Highest PointNevado Sajama (6,542 m)
Primary Inland Water Body / RiverLake Titicaca (largest lake in South America by volume, world's highest navigable lake, shared with Peru)
ClimateTropical (lowlands), temperate (valleys), alpine (highlands)
Border Countries
ArgentinaBrazilChileParaguayPeru
5Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research
Key Facts
La Paz is the highest administrative capital city in the world, sitting at about 3,650 meters above sea level.
The ancient city of Tiwanaku is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of South America’s most important archaeological sites.
Bolivia has 36 officially recognized Indigenous languages in addition to Spanish.
The Andean condor, one of the world’s largest flying birds, is a national symbol of Bolivia.
Bolivia’s Death Road was once considered one of the world’s most dangerous roads and is now a popular cycling route.
Saltenas, filled pastries often eaten for breakfast, are among Bolivia’s most famous foods.
Madidi National Park is one of the most biodiverse protected areas in the world.
Bolivia hosts the Oruro Carnival, a UNESCO-recognized festival known for its colorful costumes and dances.
Bolivia is one of only two landlocked countries in South America.
The pink river dolphin can be found in Bolivia’s Amazon basin.
Bolivia is one of South America’s largest producers of quinoa, a nutrient-rich grain native to the Andes.
Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research
Economic Overview
Macroeconomic Snapshot
GDP, current prices-USD Billions
Real GDP growth-Annual percent change (%)
GDP per capita, current prices-USD per capita
Population-Millions of people
General government gross debt-% of GDP
Income levelWorld Bank classification-
Economic Comparison
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Foreign Trade
No data available for this section yet.
Political Overview
Leadership
H.E. Rodrigo Paz Pereira
Since November 2025
H.E. Edmand Lara Montano
Since November 2025
H.E. Hector Francisco Huanca Gutierrez
Since August 2026
H.E. Christian Andres Morales Burgos
Since August 2026
H.E. Ernesto Justiniano Urenda
Since June 2026
Political Summary
Political System
Presidential Republic
A presidential republic in which the president serves as both head of state and head of government, elected by popular vote and exercising executive powers independently of the legislature.
Ruling Party
Christian Democratic Party (PDC): Centre-right (since 2025)
Main Opposition Force(s)
Libre: Right-wing (parliamentary)Movement for Socialism (MAS): Left-wing
Next Presidential Election
Expected in August 2030
Next Legislative Election
August 2030
Last Updated: August 2026Source: Internal Research
Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs
48Organizations
18Member
12Founding Member
5Partner, Observer or Participant
13Not a Member
No organisation matches.
Last Updated: July 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations
Competitiveness Indexes
| Index | Year | Rank Out of | Bolivia | UAE |
|---|
No index matches.
Bilateral Relations
Diplomatic Relations and Representation
Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations1 Dec 198640 years of relations
UAE Ambassador
H.E. Ibrahim Salem Al AlawiUAE Ambassador to Bolivia · Non-residentForeign Ambassador
No Accredited AmbassadorLast Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research
Flights by UAE Carriers
Passenger Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Passenger Flights
EYEtihad Airways0
EKEmirates0
FZflydubai0
G9Air Arabia0
Cargo Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Cargo Flights
EYEtihad Cargo0
EKEmirates SkyCargo0
Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA
Consular Information
Tourists | Residents | Students | Golden Visa Holders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolivia Nationalsin the UAE | - | - | - | - |
UAE Citizensin Bolivia | - | - | - | - |
Main Agreements and MoUs
| Agreement / MOU | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | Not Signed | Bolivia is a member of MERCOSUR.MERCOSUR–UAE CEPA negotiations were launched on 8 Jul 2024.The fourth MERCOSUR–UAE negotiating round was held on 4 Nov 2025. |
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement | Not Signed | - |
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement | Not Signed | - |
ASAAir Services Agreement | Not Signed | - |
Ratified— Signed and entered into force
Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending
Not Signed— No signed agreement exists
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
UAE Foreign Assistance
| UAE Aid to Bolivia | Total Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount (USD Mn) | - |
Bilateral Visits
Official Visits from the UAE
- -
Official Visits to the UAE
- H.E. Alejandro BaldiviezoMinister of Hydrocarbons and Energy of BoliviaFeb2025
- H.E. Celinda Sosa LundaMinister of Foreign Affairs of BoliviaNov2024
- H.E. David ChoquehuancaVice President of BoliviaDec2023
The officials’ titles shown reflect the positions held at the time of the visit.
Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research
Trade
Non-Oil Bilateral Trade
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Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners
-Non-oil trade partner of the UAE
-Source of UAE imports
-Destination for UAE exports
-Destination for UAE re‑exports
Key Trade Commodities
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Foreign Direct Investment Flows
FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)-
FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)-
Source: fDi Markets
Major Companies and Investments
Major Bolivian Companies in the UAE
- -
Major UAE Companies in Bolivia
- -
Business Support
Joint Business Council(s)-
Cooperation Opportunities
Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research