Which Spanish-speaking country in South America has two capitals?

Which Spanish-speaking country in South America has two capitals?

• A. Bolivia
• B. Paraguay
• C. Colombia
• D. Peru

Answer: (A)

Some countries arrange government functions in more than one city, giving different capitals for different roles. Bolivia in South America has two capitals: Sucre and La Paz. Sucre is the constitutional capital and the seat of the judiciary, while La Paz is the seat of government where the president’s administration and the legislative branches operate, making it the de facto political capital. This split stems from historical compromises and Bolivia’s geographic and political history. The other countries listed have a single capital: Paraguay’s capital is Asunción, Colombia’s is Bogotá, and Peru’s is Lima.

Some countries arrange government functions in more than one city, giving different capitals for different roles. Bolivia in South America has two capitals: Sucre and La Paz. Sucre is the constitutional capital and the seat of the judiciary, while La Paz is the seat of government where the president’s administration and the legislative branches operate, making it the de facto political capital. This split stems from historical compromises and Bolivia’s geographic and political history. The other countries listed have a single capital: Paraguay’s capital is Asunción, Colombia’s is Bogotá, and Peru’s is Lima.