A South American country has two unusual records: it is the flattest country in the world and it has the largest lithium reserves in the world. It has no access to the sea and is one of the countries with the greatest natural biodiversity on the planet. With 1,098,581 kilometers areaThis country stretches across the Andes to the Amazon and shares it with Peru Lake Titicacawhich, at 8,300 km² and an altitude of 3,812 meters above sea level, is the highest navigable lake in the world.
Located in the center of South AmericaThis country is crossed from north to south by the Andes mountain range, dividing it into two geographical regions: the highlands and the valleys and plains.
Bolivia has around 21 million tons of lithium. Photo: AFP
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The flattest country in the world is in South America
Bolivia It is the flattest country in the world. The country's geographical diversity contributes to a variety of ecosystems, although the climate is believed to be uniform and not subject to variation.
According to Bolivia Red Mundial, the country's climate ranges from tropical to cold, dry and temperate. The Amazon region of Bolivia is characterized by a humid tropical climate where temperatures range between 2 and 30 °C 25°C and 30°C during the whole year.
On the other side is the high plateau 3,500 meters above sea level, experiences a cold and dry climate. Daytime temperatures can reach up to 20°C, while at night they can drop to as low as 20°C -10°C. In the valley and lowland areas, which lie at an altitude of between 1,500 and 3,000 meters above sea level, there is a temperate climate with fluctuating temperatures 15°C and that 25°C during the year. Despite this diverse climatic and natural diversity Bolivia is further distinguished by its unique geography.
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The largest lithium reserve in the world is the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia
The Uyuni salt desert is home to one of the most important lithium reserves in the world over an area of 1,000 square kilometers 10,582 km². It is also the largest, most contiguous and highest salt desert in the world.
Bolivia has approx 21 million tons of lithium. According to Bloomberg, this puts it at the top of the world in terms of reserves. However, the country faces major challenges in terms of infrastructure and technology for the effective use of this resource.
Despite these difficulties Bolivia has ambitious plans for the future of its lithium industry, with the intention of not only mining but also processing the mineral. This country aspires to be a major player in the global supply chain. While Bolivia is still in the early stages of exploiting this resource, there are countries like chili And Argentina They have already consolidated their presence on the international lithium market.
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Elon Musk and lithium in South America
In a recent interview with Javier Milei with Mirtha Legrand, assured that Elon Musk has “very strong interest in lithium” and that “the United States government and many companies” are interested in acquiring Argentine lithium. The magnate and the Argentine president have maintained a close relationship since the libertarian's triumph.
Tesla plans to begin producing enough lithium for about a million electric vehicles Year 2025as announced, in a new facility being built in Texas Elon Muskthe CEO of the company.
The company has begun construction of a lithium refining plant to secure supplies of this essential ingredient for batteries, which is critical to achieving its electric vehicle sales target. musk stated that Tesla's goal is to complete the construction of the factory 2024 and reach full production capacity about a year later.