|
Bolivia
|
|
The Republic of Bolivia, located in Central South America, is a landlocked nation. The export economy of the nation is dominated by the mining industry, particularly zinc and natural gas extraction. It has rich deposits of natural gas and crude oil along with tin, silver and other natural resources. Major crops of Bolivia are coffee, cotton, soybeans, corn, sugarcane, rice and potatoes. The country has also joined the Andean Community, an economic organization of South American nations. Main industries of the country include mining, petroleum, food and beverages, smelting, tobacco, handicrafts and clothing. |