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How to Pronounce Bolivia
boh-LIV-ee-uh
/bəˈlɪviə/
Syllable Breakdown
bohLIVeeuh
Stress the 'LIV' — boh-LIV-ee-uh. Named after liberator Simón Bolívar.
Common Mistakes
BOL-ih-vee-uhbol-EE-vee-uh
Fun Fact About the Name
Bolivia has the world's highest international football stadium. La Paz's Estadio Hernando Siles sits at 3,600m altitude — visiting teams often struggle to breathe, let alone play.
Bolivia at World Cup 2026
Bolivia competes in the CONMEBOL confederation.
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