| PERU Updated 05/07/10 |
Republic of Peru is located in the west of the South American Continent, with a population of 29,546,963, making it
the 39th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Lima with a total population of 7,605,742. The
country encompasses 1,385,220 square kilometers making it the 20th largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, the South Pacific Ocean and Ecuador.
President Alan Garcia Perez is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with, 1st Vice President Luis Giampietri
Rojas and 2nd Vice President Lourdes Mendoza del Solar, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for five years and are eligible for a second term. Garcia along with Prime Minister Javier Velasquez
Quesquen, share the role as and Head of Government however the President maintains all executive power.. Its form
of government is a Constitutional Democracy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 31st of
December 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish, Quechua and Aymara and a large number of minor
Amazonian languages. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, other Christian,
and other, unspecified and no faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 472 AM, 198 FM, 189 Short Wave
and 13 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Nevado Huascaran, its highest point at 6,760 meters and the Pacific Ocean, its lowest
point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Amazon River system and Lago Titicaca, which measure 8,828
kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining and refining of minerals,
steel, metal fabrication, petroleum extraction and refining, natural gas, fishing and fish processing, textiles, clothing
and food processing. Its official currency is Nuevo Sol.
Here’s something you may not know about Peru. Lima their largest city and capital has little or no rain-but is covered
by a fine mist called the Garua from May to October.
the 39th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Lima with a total population of 7,605,742. The
country encompasses 1,385,220 square kilometers making it the 20th largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, the South Pacific Ocean and Ecuador.
President Alan Garcia Perez is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with, 1st Vice President Luis Giampietri
Rojas and 2nd Vice President Lourdes Mendoza del Solar, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for five years and are eligible for a second term. Garcia along with Prime Minister Javier Velasquez
Quesquen, share the role as and Head of Government however the President maintains all executive power.. Its form
of government is a Constitutional Democracy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 31st of
December 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish, Quechua and Aymara and a large number of minor
Amazonian languages. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, other Christian,
and other, unspecified and no faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 472 AM, 198 FM, 189 Short Wave
and 13 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Nevado Huascaran, its highest point at 6,760 meters and the Pacific Ocean, its lowest
point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Amazon River system and Lago Titicaca, which measure 8,828
kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining and refining of minerals,
steel, metal fabrication, petroleum extraction and refining, natural gas, fishing and fish processing, textiles, clothing
and food processing. Its official currency is Nuevo Sol.
Here’s something you may not know about Peru. Lima their largest city and capital has little or no rain-but is covered
by a fine mist called the Garua from May to October.
| The Amazon River System- one of Peru's principle waterways |
| Lago Titicaca- one of Peru's principle waterways and a shared border with Bolivia |
| Cuzco |
| The Napo River |
| Nevado Huascaran- Peru's highest point |
| Peruvian Mother and Child |
| Peruvian cuisine- Huatia (Andean beef , Arroz con Mariscosa (seafood), Causa Limeña (potato, lime and seafood) and Tiradito (fish strips marinated in lime juice and herb) |
| The Nazca Lines |
| Machu Picchu- Peru's ancient city of ruins |
Peru is my 5th South American country. I know a lot about Peru and before I starting doing
my Country Reports I had to do a school report on it. Did you know that Peru is another
place in 1,000 Places To See Before You Die? I really love Peru and really want to go there
very soon and you had better start planing to see it before I do and tell me what you like
about it. Okay, now... GO!
my Country Reports I had to do a school report on it. Did you know that Peru is another
place in 1,000 Places To See Before You Die? I really love Peru and really want to go there
very soon and you had better start planing to see it before I do and tell me what you like
about it. Okay, now... GO!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Wild llama on Peruvian mountainside |
| Lima- Peru's capital and largest city |
| Peruvian desert along the coast of the Pacific Ocean- Peru's lowest point |
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.5% (2007 est.)
76,000
3,300
76,000
3,300
| Alto Purus Reserved Zone on Peru's border with Brazil |
| Iquitos- Peru's easternmost city accessible only by air or road |
| Rio Desaguadero on Peru's border with Bolivia |
| Rio Putumayo- Peru's northernmost point on the border with Ecuador |
| Santa Rosa- Peru's easternmost point on the tri-border with Colombia and Brazil |
| Tacna- Peru's southernmost point on the border with Chile |
| Talara- Peru's westernmost point on the Pacific Ocean |
| Playa Tumbes on Peru's border with Ecuador |
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