Definition

Proper noun: * La Paz: The capital city of Bolivia, located in the western part of the country. It is the administrative seat of the Bolivian government and the largest city in Bolivia.

Usage

• La Paz is used as the name of a specific geographic location, a city. As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.
• It is often used in contexts discussing geography, politics, travel, and South American culture.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The flight landed in La Paz, which is known for its high altitude.
  • The government offices are located in La Paz.
  • She traveled from La Paz to see the Uyuni Salt Flats.

Advanced Usage

• "The city of La Paz": A formal or descriptive way to refer to the city.
  • The city of La Paz sits in a canyon below the Altiplano.
• In geopolitical contexts, it is important to note that while La Paz is the administrative capital and seat of government, Sucre is the constitutional capital of Bolivia.

Variants and Related Words

• Paceño (masc.) / Paceña (fem.): A demonym for a person from La Paz.
  • The Paceña woman explained the city's history.

Synonyms

• Administrative capital of Bolivia: A descriptive synonym highlighting its governmental role.
• Bolivian capital: A common, though slightly imprecise, synonym (as Sucre is also a capital city).

Related Phrases

• Greater La Paz: Refers to the metropolitan area including the neighboring city of El Alto.
  • The population of Greater La Paz is over two million.
• La Paz Department: Refers to the larger administrative division (department) of which the city is the capital.
  • The La Paz Department contains part of Lake Titicaca.

Noun

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