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Potosí
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is variably defined either as being a region of the Americas in its own right or as the southern portion of North America. Physiographically, Central America is a tropical isthmus that connects North and South America. It includes 7 countries and many small offshore islands. Overall, the land is fertile and rugged, and dominated through its heart by a string of volcanic mountain ranges with a few active volcanos.
Potosi is a municipality the capital of the department of Potosi in Bolivia. It has about 115,000 inhabitants. It is claimed to be the highest city in the world. Founded 1546 as a mining town, it soon produced tremendous wealth, becoming the biggest city in the Americas with a population exceeding 200,000 people. Bolivia, officially the Republic of Bolivia, named after Simon Bolivar, is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil on the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina on the south, and Chile and Peru on the west.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Potosi is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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