La Paz
geographical name
\ lä-ˈpäz
, -ˈpäs \
, -ˈpäs \
Definition of La Paz
1
city and administrative capital of Bolivia east of Lake Titicaca at altitude of 12,001 feet (3658 meters), metropolitan area population 762,000
2
town on
La Paz Bay (an inlet of the Gulf of California)
in western Mexico population 251,871
Note: The town of La Paz is the capital of Baja California Sur.
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“La Paz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/La%20Paz. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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