La Paz

American  

[lah pahs, luh pahz] / lɑ ˈpɑs, lə ˈpɑz /

noun

1. a city in and the administrative capital of Bolivia, in the W part; Sucre is the official capital. About 12,000 feet (3,660 meters) above sea level.

2. a city in SE Baja California, in NW Mexico.

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La Paz British  

/ læ ˈpæz, la ˈpaθ /

noun

1. a city in W Bolivia, at an altitude of 3600 m (12 000 ft): seat of government since 1898 (though Sucre is still the official capital); the country's largest city; founded in 1548 by the Spaniards; university (1830). Pop: 1 533 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

Bus drivers took to the streets of the administrative capital La Paz, satellite city of El Alto and eastern economic hub of Santa Cruz to demand the subsidies be reinstated.

From Barron's

Paz's supporters took to the streets of La Paz, the country's administrative capital, to celebrate the result.

From BBC

The president of the electoral tribunal of La Paz, Sonia Yujra told AFP that the fuel shortages, which have led to hours-long lines at filling stations, were also affecting the distribution of ballots.

From Barron's

As we drive along the pot-holed streets of La Paz, the country's administrative capital, he tells me about his struggles.

From BBC

The coca farmers, along with miners and other allies, shut down La Paz, erecting roadblocks on all major highways and byways in and out of the capital and choking the economy.

From Salon