Where is Peru?
Peru is in the continent of South America. It is the third biggest country in South America. First being Brazil followed by Argentina. Peru’s Capital is Lima. Languages spoken in Peru are Quechua (the Incan language) and Spanish. The equator is 0°1' away from the northern part of Peru. Peru is in the Southern hemisphere. Peru’s area is 496,262 sq. miles.
Bordering countries are: Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Chile. Peru is on the coast of Pacific Ocean.
History
Peru’s civilization started with the Chavin, Nasca, Moche, Huari, Chimu and Inca before Spanish invaded Peru. When Inca ruled Peru, two brothers named Atahualpa and Huascar were fighting for the throne of Peru, and then the Spanish, led by Francisco Pizarro, killed one brother at a time and occupied Peru. By 1572 Spanish ruled whatever Incas did.
Geographic Regions
Bordering countries are: Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Chile. Peru is on the coast of Pacific Ocean.
History
Peru’s civilization started with the Chavin, Nasca, Moche, Huari, Chimu and Inca before Spanish invaded Peru. When Inca ruled Peru, two brothers named Atahualpa and Huascar were fighting for the throne of Peru, and then the Spanish, led by Francisco Pizarro, killed one brother at a time and occupied Peru. By 1572 Spanish ruled whatever Incas did.
Geographic Regions
Peru is divided into three different regions - the coast, the mountains and the jungle - Costa, Sierra and Selva. Costa region is a narrow strip of land along the sea coastal region. Sierra is the Mountain region (Andes) and Selva is Rain Forest (Amazon basin). The climate varies in Peru according to the regions. Mild climate in the costa, tropical climate in Selva and cool and windy weather in Sierra.
Wonders of Peru
Wonders of Peru
Peru has a world wonder Machu Picchu (The Lost City of Inca) – an Inca civilization built up the hills away from major civilizations. Machu Picchu was a very sacred religious site for the Incas. Do you know this is the only Inca civilization that the Spanish did not get to at all? Interesting!
Peru also has the world’s highest standard railroad. This is how far the awesome, breath taking ride goes- from Lima to Huancayo.
Do you know the Amazon River starts in Peru? Do you know the Amazon River has more water than Nile, Mississippi and Yangtze Rivers combined and is one of the world’s largest rivers?
Peru also has the world’s highest standard railroad. This is how far the awesome, breath taking ride goes- from Lima to Huancayo.
Do you know the Amazon River starts in Peru? Do you know the Amazon River has more water than Nile, Mississippi and Yangtze Rivers combined and is one of the world’s largest rivers?
COCLA CANYON
LAKE TITICACA
Peru also hosts the world largest navigable lake – Lake Titicaca and the deepest gorge on earth twice as deep as Grand Canyon – Colca Canyon.
Other Facts
Its leading products are lead, zinc and Silver.
The llama is an important symbol of Peru.
Some in India believe that Machu Picchu’s structure closely resemble the Sri Chakra (symbol of Hindu Goddess Lalitha).
Even though India and Peru are not antipodes, Machu Picchu (a sacred hill in Peru) and Arunachala (a sacred hill in India) are close to being antipodes. Sound interesting, isn’t it?
Peru sounds exciting and fun. Hope some of you would like to go there.
Other Facts
Its leading products are lead, zinc and Silver.
The llama is an important symbol of Peru.
Some in India believe that Machu Picchu’s structure closely resemble the Sri Chakra (symbol of Hindu Goddess Lalitha).
Even though India and Peru are not antipodes, Machu Picchu (a sacred hill in Peru) and Arunachala (a sacred hill in India) are close to being antipodes. Sound interesting, isn’t it?
Peru sounds exciting and fun. Hope some of you would like to go there.