Biru or Peru? Peru’s territory is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia on the north‚ Brazil and Bolivia to the east‚ and finally Chile and Bolivia to the south and to the west lies the Pacific Ocean. In Peru you can find anything from steaming jungles to creeping glaciers‚ Peru‚ hugging South America’s west coast‚ wraps its borders around dramatically varied geography with elicits varied cultures. A little smaller than Alaska‚ Peru has coastal deserts so dry that no one there has ever recorded rain
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From Old to Modern Peru Latin America’s wars for independence during the 1800s weakened its connection with Spain through political affairs that changed after years of an unbalanced economy and unstable rule. While Latin America was negatively impacted by the violence and instability‚ it went through its own Industrial Revolution which gave Latin America the power and reputation it needed to be one of the world’s main producers for raw materials. In many Latin American countries‚ racial discrimination
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People and Culture Peru represents a unique lifestyle that incorporates the rich historical influences of numerous cultures around the world. Peru lies on the site of the ancient Inca civilization‚ a highly skilled empire who ruled for over 300 hundred years until the early 16th century. The Inca civilization eventually fell to Spanish conquest which then introduced European influences to the area as well. Eventually‚ the Peruvians gained independence by defeating Spanish forces in the 1820’s
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Madison Spence 17 February 2013 Spanish 2312 Professor Elsa Coronado-Salinas Santa Rosa de Lima The country of Peru is home to many holidays and festivals each year. From the New Year’s Day celebration to the Christmas day celebration‚ Peru has set aside an abundance of days to observe the country’s many historic events. A very popular holiday in the country is Santa Rosa de Lima which takes place each year on August 30. The holiday dates back to the 17th century and celebrates the death of the patroness
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Peru Madison Sipe 6th Grade Did you know that Peru produces around 162 tons of gold every year‚ which is about $6.3 billion U.S. dollars? That’s a lot of gold! Their country is the sixth-largest producer of gold in the world. Peru is made of components such as the geography‚ the government‚ and traditions of the people‚ the animal life‚ and more. Find out how the gold improves the quality of life in Peru. Peru is a country located in South America and in the Southern Hemisphere. Peru is mostly
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Peru Some facts…… • • • • Peru is officially the Republic of Peru The capital of Peru is Lima. Peru s independence day is July 28 It is located in South America bordering 5 countries. • Peru is the second largest nation in South America. • Peru is divided into 25 regions Some facts…… • The main language spoken in Peru is Spanish and a significant amount of people speak Quechua. • Peru is a multiethnic country. • According to the 2007 census‚ 81.3% of the population are Catholics
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What causes people from rural areas in Peru to move to its capital‚ Lima‚ and what are the effects it has on the way of living? This is a big concern for the Peruvian people whose lives are affected by an increase in poverty‚ invaded settlements‚ and crime. Lima is crowded with people who live in very poor conditions due to the lack of employment. In order to explain the current situation in Lima I truly feel one must understand its history. Peru is a country which history contained many different
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* * MAN 6930 * * October 3‚ 2011 * * PEST ANALYSIS: PERU * * POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT * Over the past 10 years‚ Peru has experienced great political change following the impeachment of President Alberto Fujimori in late 2000‚ on accounts of bribery and corruption. Since then‚ former Presidents Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia as well as current President Ollante Humala have significantly decreased bribery and corruption‚ stabilizing the political climate
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(Cuy) which are Guinea Pigs‚ are a big thing in Peru‚ they are a traditional Peruvian meal in Peru. It has been estimated that 65 million Guinea Pigs are consumed in the state of Peru!!! It’s said to have an amazing taste! Peru was officially declared as the world’s biggest producer of cocaine in 2013 by the United Nations. Lots of Wildlife and amazing moments have been experienced and discovered in Peru. Climbing and hiking are the most popular activities! (See picture #! below!) The Amazon River
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Final Paper: Peru GEO 102 [pic] (fig. 1) Machu Picchu is the site of an ancient Inca city‚ high in the Andes of Peru. The Republic of Peru‚ (Spanish: República del Perú)‚ or Peru‚ is a country located on the western edge of South America. It borders Ecuador and Colombia to the north‚ Brazil to the east and Bolivia and Chile to the southeast. Peru has a complex geography dominated by the high and rugged Andes and the Pacific currents‚ which create climates and landscapes as
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