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University of San Andrés

university, La Paz, Bolivia

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The University of San Andrés is a state-financed institution of higher learning located in La Paz, Bolivia. Founded in 1930, it is one of Bolivia's largest universities. La Paz itself is the administrative capital of Bolivia and is situated at a high altitude, making it the world's highest national capital. The city, founded in 1548, has a unique atmosphere with its steep streets, traditional architecture, and the backdrop of the Cordillera Real mountains.12

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