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- Capital: Lima
- Government: Presidential Republic
- Population: Approximately 29 million
- Currency: Nuevo sol
- Official Language: Spanish
- Major cities: Cusco, Iquitos
- Highest Mountains: Huascarán at 22,205 ft.
- Attractions: Machu Picchu
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Peru is a nation in South America, with the Pacific Ocean forming its western border. Peru shares land borders with five other South American countries: Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, and Chile to the south.
On June 5, 2009, the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency in the province of Bagua after a protest between indigenous peoples and authorities became violent. A reported 22 protesters and eight police officers died when authorities used force in an attempt to break up a roadblock on the 59th day of protests.CNN: 30 die as indigenous protesters, police clash in Peru
Brief History
Prior to European contact, the area that is now Peru was the home to the ancient Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and later, the powerful indigenous Inca Civilization. The Inca ruled a large area of western South America which included parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. After the conquest of the Inca Empire by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in the early 16th century, Spain ruled the country as the Viceroyalty of Peru until 1821.Climate and Terrain
Peru contains a wide diversity of ecological regions, ranging from the slim coastal plain along the Pacific, to the towering heights of the Andes, to the remote stretches of the Amazon Rainforest.-
Peru News
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CAF Approves $400 Million Contingency Credit Line For Peru
LIMA (Dow Jones)--The Andean Development Corp., or CAF, has awarded a $400 million contingency credit line to Peru, which the country says will only be used ... (December 09, 2009)Wall Street Journal -
Citigroup Upgrades Mexico Stocks To Neutral,Lowers Peru
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Citigroup upgraded Mexico's stocks to neutral, and downgraded Peru to underweight from neutral, according to a research report ... (December 08, 2009)Wall Street Journal -
Peru close to a deal with China to buy military tanks, says Defense Minister
Rafael Rey said that Peru is purchasing these tanks because “our current operative tanks are in pretty bad conditions.” Have other topics you'd like to see ... (December 09, 2009)Living in Peru (blog) -
Pan Andean Resources in takeover talks over Colombia and Peru assets
Pan Andean Resources has received an offer from TSX-listed Latin American oil company Petrominerales that values its assets in Colombia and Peru at £18 ... (December 09, 2009)SmallCapNews.co.uk
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Peru Questions
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Is Lima Peru a coastal desert? 3 AnswersYes it is. Much of the west coast of South America is a coastal desert thanks to three factors: the Andes mountains blocking rain from the Amazon area to the ea... read more -
Who were the Moche people of Peru? 3 Answershttp://www.inkas.com/tours/jpg_files/jpg_photos/northern_kingdoms/sipan_earring.jpg Gold earring from the tomb of the "Lord of Sipan". Moche, also known as Moc... read more
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Peru Travel Information
- Mahalo's guide to Peru Vacation
- Mahalo's guide to Peru Hotels
- Mahalo's guide to Peru Restaurants
- Official Site: Peru Travel and Tourism
- Lonely Planet: Peru Travel Guide: Overview
- World 66: Peru Travel Guide
- U.S Department of State: Peru
- Travel Document Systems: Peru Visa Aplication
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Peru Major Cities
- Mahalo's page on Cusco
- Official Site: Cusco Peru
- Wikipedia: Cusco
- Mahalo's page on Arequipa
- Wikipedia: Arequipa
- Mahalo's page on Trujillo
- Wikipedia: Trujillo, Peru
- Mahalo's page on Iquitos
- Wikipedia: Iquitos
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Peru on Amazon
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Peru National Country Flag - 3 foot by 5 foot Polyester (New) - $19.99
3 foot by 5 foot Polyester Flag with sharp vivid colors. Comes with 2 Metal Gromments for easy mounting to a flag pole (or wall) & a Canvas Hem for long lasting strength. For outd...Amazon
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Peel: The Peru Project - A Surf Odyssey - $19.95
Presenting the newest film from the family that made surf-film history, (Bruce Brown, Endless Summer, Dana Brown, Step into Liquid) Wes Brown and T.J. Barrack take us on-location ...Amazon
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Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru - $15.98
In the early 70 s a new sound grew out of the booming cities of the Peruvian Amazon. Chicha, as it came to be known, modeled itself on Colombian Cumbia music but replaced the acco...Amazon
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Peru (Country Guide) - $22.99
Bike, hike and ride a scary cable car to Machu Picchu on one of five alternatives to the busy Inca Trail, p. 277. Glide past manatees, dolphins, monkeys and macaws in the Rese...Amazon
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A Ride Across the Andes: Category: Peru By Morgan Stair The travel office in Huancayo, Peru is run by guide Lu... http://bit.ly/6MwGB8
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A Ride Across the Andes: Category: Peru By Morgan Stair The travel office in Huancayo, Peru is run by guide Lu... http://bit.ly/4QlVYc
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@dr_peru うんありがとう、つづくpostににっこりしました。紛らわすんじゃなくても近々お酒つきあってくださーい。
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@vifortes Putz O Peru de natal vai ter q ser da "granja Nazaré das farinhas"... O melhor peru de natal da cidade !!! kkkkkkk
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