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Bolivia – Bolivia's capital is Sucre

(Pronounced buh-liv-ee-uh and soo-kra)

To remember the capital of Bolivia, use the following mnemonic:

He boiled liver (Bolivia) to make soup but the soup was crap (Sucre).

He boiled liver (Bolivia) to make soup but the soup was crap (Sucre).

Interesting facts about Sucre:

- City of Four Names: Throughout its history, the city has been known by four different names—Charcas, La Plata, Chuquisaca, and finally Sucre, named after independence leader Antonio José de Sucre.

- Fossil Highway: Just outside the city lies Cal Orck’o, one of the world’s largest prehistoric sites, featuring thousands of dinosaur footprints preserved on a massive, nearly vertical limestone wall.

- Museum Inside a Cemetery: The city features the General Cemetery, a historic burial ground uniquely known for its beautiful park-like landscaping, elaborate marble sculptures, and the final resting places of many prominent national figures.

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