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Bolivia

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La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, is the world's highest capital city (3,660 m; 12,005 ft). It was founded under the name Nuestra Senora de la Paz (Our Lady of Peace) in 1548 by Spanish conquistadores.

La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, is the world's highest capital city (3,660 m; 12,005 ft). It was founded under the name Nuestra Senora de la Paz (Our Lady of Peace) in 1548 by Spanish conquistadores.

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