The
unique capital city in the world with a most 2.193.665
habitants. above sea level.
It
is one of the nine Department in to which the territory
of Bolivia is divided. Due its interesting topography
we can say that it represents the climate and ecological
struts summary of Bolivia: High mountains, Valleys
and Tropical regions.
La
Paz. is the highest capital in the world lies at 3.600
m above sea level. In a natural basin or canyon, it
is sunken about 379 m. below the level of the altiplano
in at north–eastern corner. It is area of about
133.985 Km. The population is 2.193.665 people (according
the last census of 1.992).
Under
the protection of the majestic Mt Illimani (6.462
m), La Paz City emerges from the deep valley with
the harsh climate of the Cordillera Royal Range. La
Paz is a city both to discover and to visit, you have
to learn how to get lost in its lively street where
neighbours, artesian and magicians walk together among
the every day movement of the typical markets.
The
coloration of the mountains, the transparency and
limpidity of the atmosphere and blue skies make La
Paz a city very forget. |