Oruro Department
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Oruro is a department in western Bolivia located on the high-altitude Altiplano plateau. Its capital city, also named Oruro, is famous for its annual Carnival, a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The region is rich in mineral resources and features diverse Andean landscapes.
Statistics
Area
53,588.00 km²
Population
570,194