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Peru Information

Peru is an epic land of breathtaking natural wonders and the incredible legacy of the Inca Empire. Offering a veritable kaleidoscope of habitats to explore, from deserts, jungles and snow-capped peaks, to mile upon mile of Pacific coastline, vast high-altitude lakes and lush cloud forests, it is an adventurer’s paradise. The trekking mecca of the high Andes and a cultural history dating back a staggering 10,000 years, all combine to make Peru one of the most dreamt about travel destinations in the world.

Peru General Information

Population
Approximately 24 million inhabitants.

Capital
Lima, founded January 18th, 1535. Population approximately 8½ million.

Official languages
Spanish, Quechua and Aymara. (Aymara is spoken in some areas of the Puno department). Many other dialects exist in the Amazon region. English is usually spoken in major tourist areas.

Principal Exports
Minerals, petroleum, fish products, coffee, cotton and wool.

Time
Local time coincides with Eastern Standard Time in the U.S.A. and is five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.

Electric Current
220 volts, 60 cycles. Luxury hotels have special 110-volt outlets.

Political Geography
Peru is divided into 23 departments (much like states) with each department broken down into many provinces.

Peru Weather information

Lima 14.6°C Cuzco19.3°C
Due to the effect of the cold Humboldt Current in the Pacific Ocean, and the presence of the Andes to the east, the coast from Ecuador to Chile is mostly barren and desolate.

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Peru History

Peru is best known as the heart of the Inca Empire. It is also home to a number of other diverse indigenous cultures long ...

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