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In this lesson you will learn:
• To describe the geography, topography, and demographics of Bolivia.
• To compare and contrast Bolivia to states in the United States (USA) and other countries.
• To describe the topography and vegetation of Noel Kempff Mercado National Park (NKMNP) and compare it to states in the USA.
• To differentiate between tropical and temperate rainforests.
• To describe the soil in a tropical forest.
• To identify natural resources, economic, and human impact issues in NKMNP.

Fact or Fiction?

Where in the World is Bolivia?

Use the interactive map below and locate the country of Bolivia. Click on the map when you think you have located Bolivia. A box will pop up with your score. If at first you don’t succeed, try until you do.

What is Unique about Bolivia?

Bolivia, named after the South American freedom fighter, Simon Bolivar, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825. The first scientific expedition to the area was organized by Percy Fawcett in 1908 and 1909. Fawcett was contracted by the Bolivian and Brazilian governments to survey the boundary between these two countries. Fawcett later described the area to his friend and author, Arthur Conan Doyle, who used it as the basis for his fictional account of the prehistory of men and dinosaurs in book “The Lost World.”

1. Name the countries that border Bolivia.   2. Observe the map of South America to the left. Bolivia is colored blue. What does the statement “Bolivia is landlocked” mean? How can being landlocked impact a country’s economy? 3. What is the capital of Republica de Boliva (Republic of Bolivia)? You may need to use a World Atlas or search the Internet. Use the map comparison visualizer to the left to answer questions 4 through 10.

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4. Locate Bolivia and record Bolivia’s area, population, and population density. 5. Locate your state or country and record the area, population, and population density. 6. Identify three countries that have areas closest to that of Bolivia. 7. Identify a state in the USA that is closest in size to Bolivia. 8. Identify three countries or states that have populations closest to Bolivia. 9. Identify three countries or states that have population density closest to Bolivia. 10. Locate Rhode Island, USA. Compare the size, population, and population density of Rhode Island with Bolivia. Based on population and area, would Bolivia or Rhode Island better support people who farm the land? Explain. Teacher's Email Address: Your Email Address: