About Bolivia: Sucre was Bolivia's first capital when the country became independent in 1825. La Paz grew powerful in the 1800s thanks to trade and silver mining. Bolivia's constitution still names Sucre as the country's official capital. La Paz sits so high up that visitors can feel dizzy at first

Location: Central South America, high in the Andes Mountains · Continent: South America · Capitals: Two! Sucre holds the courts, La Paz runs the government · Admin Capital: La Paz · Second Capital: Sucre · Why Split: After a war in 1899, the two cities made peace by sharing the title · Claim To Fame: La Paz is the world's highest seat of government!