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Bolivia has a navy, despite having no sea coast.

Why it is true

Bolivia lost its access to the sea to Chile in 1884, during the War of the Pacific. It still maintains a navy of about 5,000 personnel that patrol rivers and lakes. The country celebrates Sea Day every year on 23 March.

Source: National Geographic

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