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Peru, Republic of Peru

Peru is in Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador, slightly smaller than Alaska.

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity. Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime, which led to his ouster in 2000. A caretaker government oversaw new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro TOLEDO as the new head of government - Peru's first democratically elected president of Native American ethnicity. The presidential election of 2006 saw the return of Alan GARCIA who, after a disappointing presidential term from 1985 to 1990, returned to the presidency with promises to improve social conditions and maintain fiscal responsibility.

25 regions (regiones, singular - region) and 1 province* (provincia); Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Callao, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Lima*, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, and Ucayali.

Economic Overview: Peru's economy reflects its varied geography - an arid coastal region, the Andes further inland, and tropical lands bordering Colombia and Brazil. Abundant mineral resources are found in the mountainous areas, and Peru's coastal waters provide excellent fishing grounds. However, overdependence on minerals and metals subjects the economy to fluctuations in world prices, and a lack of infrastructure deters trade and investment. After several years of inconsistent economic performance, the Peruvian economy grew by more than 4 percent per year during the period 2002-2006, with a stable exchange rate and low inflation. Risk premiums on Peruvian bonds on secondary markets reached historically low levels in late 2004, reflecting investor optimism regarding the government's prudent fiscal policies and openness to trade and investment. Despite the strong macroeconomic performance, underemployment and poverty have stayed persistently high. Economic growth continues to be driven by the Camisea natural gas megaproject and by exports of minerals, textiles, and agricultural products. Upon taking office, President GARCIA announced the formation of Sierria Exportadora, a program aimed at promoting economic growth in Southern Peru and the highlands.

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Arequipa Peru

Plaza de Noche

Arequipa is at an altitude of 2,380 meters (7740 feet) above sea level, in the Peruvian Andes, the second largest city.

Cajamarca Peru

Cajamarca Peru

Cajamarca is approximately 2,700 m (8,900 ft) above sea level in the northern highlands of Peru.

Chimbote Peru

Located on the coast in Chimbote Bay, south of Trujillo and 422 kilometers north of Lima.

Cusco, Cuzco Peru

Panorama of Cusco from Cristo Blanco

Cusco is on the eastern end of the Knot of Cusco, is around 3,500 m (11,500 feet) above sea level in southeastern Peru. Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire.

Iquitos Peru

106 meters above sea level and more than 3,000 kilometers from the mouth of the Amazon in the rainforest of Peru.

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca taken from the town of Puno.

Lake Titicaca is a lake located on the border of Bolivia and Peru. It sits 3,812 m (12,507 ft) above sea level making it the highest commercially navigable lake in the world. By volume of water it is also the largest lake in South America.

Lima Peru

Lima Peru

Lima is the largest City and Capitol of Peru

Piura Peru

Plaza de Armas. Located in the heart of Puira, is surrounded by a total of 24 tamarinds and ficus trees, and at the center stands the marble statue, Pola.

Piura is in northwestern Peru

Tacna Peru
San Pedro de Tacna

Tacna Plaza de Armas

Tacna is in southern Peru

Trujillo Peru

Trujillo Peru

Trujillo is in northwestern Peru, and is the third largest city in Peru.

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