Geography of Bolivia Geography of Bolivia The Altiplano ( Spanish for high plain), where the Andes are at their widest, is the most extensive area of high plateau on earth outside of Tibet. It is an area of inland drainage lying in the central Andes, occupying parts of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Its height averages about 3,300 meters (11,000 feet), somewhat less than that of Tibet. Unlike the Tibetan plateau, however, the Altiplano is dominated by the massive peaks of active volcanoes to the west. The Atacama Desert, the driest area on the whole planet, lies to the southwest of the Altiplano. ...more on Wikipedia about "Altiplano"
The geography of Bolivia is unique among the nations of South America. Bolivia is one of two landlocked countries on the continent and also has the highest altitudes. The main features of Bolivia's geography include the Altiplano, a highland plateau of the Andes, and Lake Titicaca (Lago Titicaca), the largest lake in South America and the highest commercially navigable lake on Earth. ...more on Wikipedia about "Geography of Bolivia"
Incallajta is a monumental tahuantinsuyu ( Inca Empire) site in central Bolivia, approximately 130 kilometers east of Cochabamba. It was most recently excavated by Larry Coben. Also spelled Inkallakta, Incallacta and Incallajta, the name literally means "Inca Village." ...more on Wikipedia about "Incallajta"
Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon) is a lake in the southwest of the altiplano of Bolivia, at the foot of the ...more on Wikipedia about "Laguna Verde, Bolivia"
Status as of 1998 (from Atlas NGS, 7th Ed.): ...more on Wikipedia about "List of national parks of Bolivia"
National Park Noel Kempff Mercado-Diana Kyllmann, Leonardo Drexhagen ...more on Wikipedia about "Noel Kempff Mercado"
The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland area. It is situated in South America, and is thought to be the world’s most flora and fauna dense ecosystem. It is often overshadowed by the Rainforest, partly because of its proximity, but is a just as vital and interesting part of the Biosphere. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pantanal"
Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat. It is located in the Departmento of Potosí in southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes, 3650 meters high. ...more on Wikipedia about "Salar de Uyuni"
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