Definition

Proper noun: * Capital of Bolivia: The official capital city of Bolivia. This term specifically refers to the city that serves as the administrative and governmental seat of the country. It is also the largest city in Bolivia.

Usage Notes

• "Capital of Bolivia" is a proper noun phrase used to name a specific city. It is typically used in formal, geographical, or political contexts to identify the seat of Bolivia's government.
• It is important to note that Bolivia has two capital cities: Sucre (the constitutional capital and seat of the judiciary) and La Paz (the administrative capital and seat of the executive and legislative branches). In common international usage, "capital of Bolivia" most frequently refers to La Paz due to its role as the primary seat of government. However, the official constitutional capital is Sucre.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • La Paz is often considered the capital of Bolivia.
  • The capital of Bolivia is located high in the Andes mountains.
  • We flew into the capital of Bolivia for the diplomatic summit.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used in geopolitical or comparative discussions.
  • Compared to other South American capitals, the capital of Bolivia has one of the highest altitudes.

Variants and Related Words

• La Paz: The administrative capital and de facto seat of government.
• Sucre: The constitutional capital and official historical capital.
• Seat of government: A phrase describing the city where a country's central government is located.

Synonyms

• Administrative center of Bolivia
• Government seat of Bolivia
• Primary city of Bolivia (in terms of government functions)

Related Phrases

• Bolivian capital: A more concise, synonymous phrase.
  • The Bolivian capital is a city of great cultural significance.

Noun

1. capital city in western Bolivia and the administrative seat of Bolivia's government; largest city in Bolivia