United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Bolivia (2004)
“ Bolivia's GDP failed to grow in 2001 due to the global slowdown and laggard domestic activity. Growth picked up slightly in 2002, but the first quarter of 2003 saw extensive civil riots and looting and loss of confidence in the government. Bolivia will remain highly dependent on foreign aid unless and until it can develop its substantial natural resources. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Bolivia (2004)
“ Exports - commodities: soybeans, natural gas, zinc, gold, wood (2000) Exports - partners: Brazil 37%, Venezuela 12.9%, Colombia 11.9%, US 11.5%, Peru 5.1% (2003) Imports: $1.505 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.) Imports - commodities: capital goods, raw materials and semi-manufactures, chemicals, petroleum, food Imports - partners: Brazil 25.2%, Argentina 22.3%, US 12%, Chile 9.3%, Peru 5.8% (2003) Reserves of foreign exchange & gold: $1.096 billion (2003) Debt - external: $5.332 billion (2003 est.) ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Bolivia (2004)
“ Economy Bolivia Economy - overview: Bolivia, long one of the poorest and least developed Latin American countries, made considerable progress in the 1990s toward the development of a market-oriented economy. ”
