What is the area of Bolivia?
Bolivia covers a total area of 1.099 million km², making it the 5th largest country in South America after Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia.
Area and World Ranking
With its 1,099 million km², Bolivia ranks 28th in the world by area. It is approximately twice the size of mainland France (550,000 km²).
Position in South America
Bolivia ranks 5th among South American countries by size, behind:
- Brazil (8.5 million km²)
- Argentina (2.8 million km²)
- Peru (1.3 million km²)
- Colombia (1.1 million km²)
Geography of the Territory
This area is divided between the high Andean plateaus (Altiplano), temperate valleys and the tropical plains of the Oriente. The country extends 1,500 km from north to south and 1,300 km from east to west.