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Bolivia

Bolivia is one of the 16 megadiverse countries on the planet, which has given it diverse eco-regions. The evolution of the land situation in the country, closely connected to the demands of the indigenous population, reached unprecedented levels in the region culminating in the transformation of Bolivia into a plurinational state in 2009 with 36 recognized nations.
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Land Area
108,330,000 ha
GINI Index
42.2
GDP/Capita
6,986.1 USD
Total population
11,353,142
Urban population
69.4 %
Land-related indicators browse all
Agricultural land
34.6 %
Perceived tenure security
63.1 %
Primary forests
36,164,000 ha

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The 2009 Constitution took the recognition of collective land rights to a higher level by recognizing the right to self-determination of "indigenous native peasant peoples" and their right to autonomy (Art. 2). This implies speaking not only of indigenous land but also of indigenous territory.