la paz
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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
- capital city in western Bolivia and the administrative seat of Bolivia's government; largest city in Bolivia