La Paz - Bolivia
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City Information: La Paz
La Paz
La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia. The full name of the city upon foundation was Nuestra Señora de La Paz. Its name commemorated the restoration of peace after the civil war following the insurrection of Gonzalo Pizarro during the early phase of the Spanish colonization of the Andes.
In 1825, after the decisive victory at Ayacucho over the Spanish army in the course of the Latin American independence wars, its full name was changed to La Paz de Ayacucho.
La Paz - The highest capital in the world
La Paz is just wonderful, with about one and a half million inhabitants, it is the biggest city in Bolivia and one of the most beautiful cities in South America.
La Paz is at 3600 mts. above sea level and it is the highest capital in the whole world.
An interesting fact about La Paz and Bolivia in general, is the mixture of cultures between Spanish and Indians which gives it a magical environment
Situation & history
The city is situated in a chasm below a plateau at an altitude of 3600m alongside the La Paz river.
On the plateau is the city of El Alto; the international airport is also located there.
La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia. The full name of the city upon foundation was Nuestra Señora de La Paz.
Its name commemorated the restoration of peace after the civil war following the insurrection of Gonzalo Pizarro during the early phase of the Spanish colonization of the Andes.
In 1825, after the decisive victory at Ayacucho over the Spanish army in the course of the Latin American independence wars, its full name was changed to La Paz de Ayacucho.
La Paz Facts:
Population: 1.549.759
Time difference to London - Time zone GMT/UTC: -4 hours
International Airport: Yes
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Radio stations from La Paz which can be listened directly ONLINE (live streaming):
Radio Panamericana
La Paz/Bolivia
Genre: Comprehensive
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ESTELAR FM
La Paz/Bolivia
Genre: 30+
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La Paz/Bolivia
Genre: Comprehensive
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