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In 2006, I entered the presidential palace in the main square of La Paz as the first indigenous president of Bolivia. Our government, under the slogan 'Bolivia Changes,' is committed to ending the colonialism, racism and exclusion that many of our people lived under for many centuries.
Evo Morales

Meaning of "La Paz" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LA PAZ

La Paz  [læ ˈpæz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LA PAZ

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La Paz is a noun.
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WHAT DOES LA PAZ MEAN IN ENGLISH?

La Paz

La Paz

Nuestra Señora de La Paz, commonly known as La Paz, is Bolivia's third most-populous city, the seat of the country's government and the capital of La Paz Department. It is located on the western side of Bolivia at an elevation of roughly 3,650 m above sea level. It is, de facto, the world's highest administrative capital. While the official capital of Bolivia is Sucre, La Paz has more government departments. The city sits in a bowl surrounded by the high mountains of the altiplano. As it grew, the city of La Paz climbed the hills, resulting in varying elevations from 3,200 to 4,100 m. Overlooking the city is towering triple-peaked Illimani, which is always snow-covered and can be seen from several spots of the city, including from the neighboring city of El Alto. As of the 2008 census, the city had a population of 877,363. La Paz Metropolitan area, formed by the cities of La Paz, El Alto, and Viacha, make the most populous urban area of Bolivia, with a population of 2.3 million inhabitants and surpassing the metropolitan area of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Definition of La Paz in the English dictionary

The definition of La Paz in the dictionary is a city in W Bolivia, at an altitude of 3600 m : seat of government since 1898 ; the country's largest city; founded in 1548 by the Spaniards; university. Pop: 1 533 000.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LA PAZ


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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LA PAZ

La Cumbre
La Fontaine
La Gioconda
La Granja
La Guaira
La Guardia
La Guayra
La Hogue
La Mancha
La Manche
La Palma
La Plata
La Rochefoucauld
La Rochelle
La Salle
La Scala
La Spezia
La Tortue
La Tour
La Trappe

WORDS THAT END LIKE LA PAZ

Abkhaz
Ahvaz
Ahwaz
Alcatraz
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Boaz
caz
Colorado topaz
Diaz
Duraz
Graz
Hedjaz
Hejaz
Hijaz
Paz
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Shiraz
Spetsnaz
Taraz
Vladikavkaz

Synonyms and antonyms of La Paz in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «La Paz» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LA PAZ

Find out the translation of La Paz to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of La Paz from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «La Paz» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拉巴斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

La Paz
570 millions of speakers

English

La Paz
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ला पाज़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لاباز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ла-Пас
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

La Paz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লা পাজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

La Paz
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

La Paz
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

La Paz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラパス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라 파스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

La Paz
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

La Paz
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லா பாஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ला पाझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

La Paz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

La Paz
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

La Paz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ла - Пас
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

La Paz
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

La Paz
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

La Paz
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

La Paz
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

La Paz
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of La Paz

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LA PAZ»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about La Paz

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QUOTES WITH «LA PAZ»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word La Paz.
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Evo Morales
In 2006, I entered the presidential palace in the main square of La Paz as the first indigenous president of Bolivia. Our government, under the slogan 'Bolivia Changes,' is committed to ending the colonialism, racism and exclusion that many of our people lived under for many centuries.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LA PAZ»

Discover the use of La Paz in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to La Paz and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Marching Powder: A True Story of Friendship, Cocaine, and ...
The result is Marching Powder. This book establishes that San Pedro is not your average prison. Inmates are expected to buy their cells from real estate agents. Others run shops and restaurants.
Thomas McFadden, Rusty Young, 2004
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The fat man from La Paz: contemporary fiction from Bolivia
The twenty stories collected in this volume offer not only a comprehensive look at the variety and invention of Bolivian literature, but also provide more information about the heart and soul of Bolivia than a warehouse full of news reports ...
Rosario Santos, 2000
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Names Above Houses
In Names above Houses, Oliver de la Paz uses both prose and verse poems to create the magical realm of Fidelito Recto—a boy who wants to fly—and his family of Filipino immigrants.
Oliver de la Paz, 2001
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East Cape, La Paz and Todos Santos, Mexico: Frommer's ShortCuts
This Frommer's ShortCuts to Southern Baja, Mexico includes: East Cape, La Paz, Todos Santos, and the Pacific Side. Search for more Frommer's ShortCuts.
Frommer's ShortCuts, 2011
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A Doctor in la Paz
Struggling to make ends meet, a Bolivian physician takes to the streets at night to work as a shoeshiner. Can he survive the experience to provide a better future for himself and his wife? A short story from our Nibs literary line.
Tatjana Greiner, 2011
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La Paz Bolivia & Beyond
This guide surveys the wildlife and outdoor opportunities of the country, which range from tropical jungle to high plains deserts. Hiking and viewing opportunities blend with cultural insights. Highly recommended."--The Midwest Book Review.
Vivien Lougheed, 2009
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Murder in La Paz:
Rick Sage rides his Harley down Mexico's Baja peninsula to the desert-by-the-blue-sea oasis of La Paz, a peaceful place with incredible sunsets.
Murdoch Hughes, 2004
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A Place Called Milagro de La Paz
Struggling to survive in El Salvador after her daughter Magdalena's death, Latina and her other daughter Crista discover secrets involving Magdalena's death and her grandson's birth when a girl named Lluvia arrives six years later.
Manlio Argueta, 2000
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Geography of the central Andes: a handbook to accompany the ...
a handbook to accompany the La Paz sheet of the map of Hispanic America on the millionth scale Alan Grant Ogilvie. 40. Bresson, Andre. Bolivia; Sept annees d' explorations, de voyages et de sejours dans l'Amerique australe. Paris, 1886.
Alan Grant Ogilvie, 1922
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La Paz, the world's highland capital ...
LA PAZ, THE WORLD'S HIGHLAND CAPITAL. 23 from $85 upward per month, much depending upon location. Native servants are cheap in price, but it is customary to employ several, even in the smallest families ; wages and board for  ...
William Alfred Reid, Pan American Union, 1922

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LA PAZ»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term La Paz is used in the context of the following news items.
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Monsoon storm sweeps through Valley, bringing dust, rain, road c …
A severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect for La Paz, Mohave and Yuma counties until 9 p.m., meteorologists said Saturday. The severe ... «KPHO Phoenix, Jul 15»
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Dust storm warning issued for Maricopa County
A severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect for La Paz, Mohave and Yuma counties until 9 p.m., meteorologists said Saturday. An influx of ... «AZFamily, Jul 15»
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Pat Buchanan: Is capitalism diabolic? | TBO.com and The Tampa …
On arrival in La Paz, Pope Francis was presented by Bolivian President Evo Morales with a wooden crucifix carved in the form of a hammer and ... «TBO.com, Jul 15»
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Torrential rains wash away Amucao River bridge in Tarlac
By: Cris Sansano, InterAksyon.com. July 18, 2015 5:44 PM. Bridge washed away by strong current of Amucao River in La Paz, Tarlac. Photographed by Cris ... «InterAksyon, Jul 15»
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LA PAZ, Bolivia: President of Bolivia's soccer federation arrested …
LA PAZ, Bolivia — Police in Bolivia have arrested the president of the nation's soccer federation for alleged corruption. The prosecutor's office ... «Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Jul 15»
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French volunteers trapped in Bolivian mine strike - France - Bolivia …
Twenty French volunteers are trapped in the southern region of La Paz in Bolivia as miners there enter their 11th day of strike. There are just ... «RFI, Jul 15»
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The Pope of Latin America - The New Yorker
Upon his arrival in La Paz, Pope Francis dutifully halted his motorcade at the spot where Espinal was killed, to offer prayers on his behalf. «The New Yorker, Jul 15»
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"Mi Teleferico" - The Cable Car With Clean Air and Solar Powered …
La-Paz-Worlds-Longest-Cable-Car-1 Another creative and environmentally friendly way to commute is available to residents of La Paz, Bolivia. «The Green Optimistic, Jul 15»
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Estudiantes y maestros no saben qué se recuerda el 16
Palco. El gobernador de La Paz, Félix Patzi (centro), junto a otras autoridades departamentales, ayer. Wara Vargas. La Razón (Edición ... «La Razón, Jul 15»
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La Paz supervisors approve permit for aircraft operations
After much discussion the La Paz County Board of Supervisors approved a Conditional Use Permit to use a parcel of land as a private aircraft ... «Parker Pioneer, Jul 15»

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