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Bolivia in South America has a vibrant culture that is largely influenced by the Quechua, the Ayamara and Latin American cultures as a whole. This land-locked country has diverse geographic features and ecological zones.
Bolivia's trade with its neighboring regions influences its economy to a large extent. The nation earns foreign exchange earnings through its exports which include products like tin, jewelry, gold and wood-products. Agriculture roughly accounts for 15% of the nation's GDP and strengthens the Bolivian economy. Extraction of minerals and hydrocarbons, manufacturing industry, refining and transportation sectors command a large influence over the nation's economy.
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