Exploring Argentina And Bolivia's Shared Border: A Geopolitical Overview

Argentina and Bolivia share a border that runs from west to east, from the Altiplano to the Chaco flat, through the tropical environment of the Yungas. The border is 773 kilometres long and includes three border crossings. The Republic of Argentina and the Plurinational State of Bolivia are neighbouring countries in South America. Bolivia is a landlocked country, bordered by Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru. Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world and shares its extensive land border with five neighbouring countries, including Bolivia.

The Argentina-Bolivia border is 773km long

• Villazón - La Quiaca (Horacio Guzmán International Bridge over La Quiaca River)
• Bermejo - Aguas Blancas
• Yacuiba - Profesor Salvador Mazza (Pocitos)

The natural border is the Bermejo River. The transit of goods and people is intense in both directions.

Bolivia is a landlocked country located in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west. Argentina is among the largest countries in the world, covering an area of over 1.073 million square miles. It shares its extensive land border with five neighbouring countries: Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay.

The natural border is the Bermejo River

The natural border between Argentina and Bolivia is the Bermejo River. This river, also known as the Teuco River, is a western tributary of the Paraguay River in South America. The river is born in the Sierra de Santa Victoria mountain range, near Tarija, Bolivia, and flows southeast into the Paraguay River in Argentina. The river is 1,060 kilometres (660 miles) long and has a drainage basin of 123,000 square kilometres (47,000 square miles) in area.

The Bermejo River forms part of the international boundary between Argentina and Bolivia and has three border crossings that connect the two countries. The Aguas Blancas-Bermejo International Border Crossing connects the towns of Aguas Blancas in Argentina and Bermejo in Bolivia. The Profesor Salvador Mazza-Yacuiba border crossing connects the Argentine town of Profesor Salvador Mazza with Yacuiba in Bolivia. The La Quiaca-Villazon crossing links the town of Villazon in Bolivia to La Quiaca in Argentina.

The river carries a high volume of sediment, which gives it a reddish colour and its name, "bermejo", meaning "reddish colour" in Spanish. The Bermejo is not navigable due to its shallow waters and the large amount of sediment it carries. The river is prone to meandering and changing course due to erosion and deposition along its banks.

The Bermejo River is an important natural landmark and plays a significant role in shaping the border between Argentina and Bolivia. Its length and drainage basin contribute to the extensive land border between the two countries.

The border has three crossing points

The border between Argentina and Bolivia is defined by the Andres mountain range in the western region of South America. The border extends 773 kilometres from the Altiplano in the west to the Chaco flat in the east, through the tropical environment of the Yungas.

The second crossing point from east to west is the Profesor Salvador Mazza-Yacuiba border crossing, which connects the Argentine town of Profesor Salvador Mazza, also known as Pocitos, to Yacuiba in Bolivia. The journey from Salta to Salvador Mazza takes around 6-7 hours by bus. Travellers will need to go through Argentinian customs and get a stamp before entering the border zone. Bolivian immigration will then require a passport and documentation to be presented again.

The westernmost crossing point is the Aguas Blancas-Bermejo border crossing, which connects the town of Bermejo in Bolivia to the border town of Aguas Blancas in Argentina. The natural border is the Bermejo River. The Aguas Blancas-Bermejo International Border Crossing connects the two countries through National Route 50. The transit of goods and people is intense in both directions.

The border starts at the tripoint connecting Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia

The border between Argentina and Bolivia is marked by the tripoint connecting Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. This tripoint marks the start of the border between Argentina and Chile, which moves south to the Isla Grande de Tierra. The Argentina-Bolivia border extends east from the tripoint until it ends at the Paraguay-Chile-Bolivia tripoint.

The border between Argentina and Bolivia has three crossing points where cross-border movement is regulated. The easternmost crossing point is the La Quiaca-Villazon crossing, which connects the town of Villazon in Bolivia to Argentina's town of La Quiaca via the Horacio Guzmán International Bridge over the La Quiaca River. The second crossing point is the Profesor Salvador Mazza-Yacuiba border, connecting the Argentine town of Profesor Salvador Mazza to Yacuiba in Bolivia. The westernmost crossing point is the Aguas Blancas-Bermejo border crossing, which connects the town of Bermejo to the border town of Aguas Blancas. This natural border is formed by the Bermejo River.

The Argentina-Bolivia border traverses diverse landscapes, from the Altiplano in the west to the Chaco flat in the east, passing through the tropical environment of the Yungas. The border is approximately 773 kilometres long, and most of it is a natural border formed by the Bermejo River.

The border between Argentina and Bolivia was inherited from the Kingdom of Spain, which established colonies in South America. After gaining independence, Argentina and Bolivia retained the basic outline of the border, making only a few adjustments.

Bolivia is landlocked, with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, and Peru as neighbours

Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to its north and east, Paraguay to its southeast, Argentina to its south, Chile to its southwest, and Peru to its west. Bolivia has been landlocked since it lost its Pacific coast territory to Chile in the War of the Pacific (1879-1884).

Bolivia has a diverse geography, from the Amazonian plains and lowlands in the north and east of the country, to the Andes mountains in the west, and the Chaco in the south. Bolivia is the fifth-largest country in South America and the 27th largest in the world, with an area of 1,098,581 square kilometres. It is the largest landlocked country in the Southern Hemisphere and the seventh-largest landlocked country on Earth.

Bolivia shares a 773-kilometre border with Argentina, which includes three border crossings. The most westerly crossing is the Aguas Blancas-Bermejo International Border Crossing, which connects the town of Aguas Blancas in Argentina with the town of Bermejo in Bolivia. The easternmost crossing is the La Quiaca-Villazon crossing, which connects La Quiaca in Argentina with Villazon in Bolivia. The third crossing is the Profesor Salvador Mazza-Yacuiba border crossing, connecting Profesor Salvador Mazza in Argentina with Yacuiba in Bolivia.

Bolivia's neighbours include some of the largest countries in South America, such as Brazil and Argentina. Bolivia has a population of around 12 million, while Brazil and Argentina have populations of 214 million and 45 million, respectively. Bolivia is a unitary multiparty republic, while Brazil is a federal presidential republic, and Argentina is a federal presidential constitutional republic.

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