The nation of Peru is the third-largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina with an astonishing total surface area of 1,285,215 square kilometres. Also part of Peru is 60 million hectares of the Antarctic! With over 27 million in population, Peru is a nation of mixed ethnic origins. Throughout its history, Peru has been the hub for meetings of various nations and cultures. Due to this, Peruvians has emerged into a nation whose rich ethnic mix is one of its leading characteristics.
Peruvians like to say that their country consists of three distinct geographical components: Coast, Sierra (highlands), and Selva (jungle). The capital, Lima, lies on the coast, but the bold Andes mountain range and Amazon rain forest, which makes up nearly two-thirds of Peru, dominate the country. A fascinating array of diverse eco-systems shelters a wide variety of wildlife and plants.
References:
Frommer’s Peru
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