la paz
la paz Lexical Profile
• noun
The administrative capital city of Bolivia, located in a canyon in the Andes mountains of South America, and widely recognized as the highest national capital in the world.
"Visitors flying into La Paz often need a few days to adjust to the extreme altitude of the Andean plateau."
North American A coastal city and the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, situated along the Gulf of California and renowned for its eco-tourism and marine life.
"Marine biologists and tourists alike flock to La Paz to swim with the whale sharks that migrate through the warm gulf waters."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to Bolivia, it is important to note that while La Paz is the administrative capital and seat of government, Sucre is the official constitutional capital.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Spanish 'La Paz', literally meaning 'The Peace'. The Bolivian city was originally named 'Ciudad de Nuestra Señora de La Paz' (City of Our Lady of Peace) in 1548 by Spanish conquistador Alonso de Mendoza to commemorate the restoration of peace after an uprising.
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