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2 days ago · Peru has a population of over 32 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1,285,216 km 2 (496,225 sq mi), Peru is the 19th largest country in the world, and the third largest in South America.
- Demographics of Peru
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Lima. Coordinates: 12°03′36″S 77°02′15″W. Lima ( / ˈliːmə /...
- Machu Picchu
Inscription. 1983 (7th Session) Area. 38,160.87 ha. Machu...
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- Peruvians of European Descent
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- Demographics of Peru
5 days ago · Peru, country in western South America. Except for the Lake Titicaca basin in the southeast, its borders lie in sparsely populated zones. Peru has a great diversity of climates, ways of life, and economic activities. The capital is Lima. Learn more about the country, including its history, geography, and culture.
5 days ago · Home Geography & Travel Historical Places. Machu Picchu. ancient city, Peru. Also known as: Macchu Picchu, Machupicchu, Machupijchu. Written and fact-checked by. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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May 15, 2024 · Lima, city, capital of Peru. It is the country’s commercial and industrial centre. Central Lima is located at an elevation of 512 feet (156 metres) on the south bank of the Rímac River, about 8 miles (13 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean port of Callao, and has an area of 27 square miles (70 square.
May 15, 2024 · Geography - note. note 1: shares control of Lago Titicaca, world's highest navigable lake, with Bolivia; a remote slope of Nevado Mismi, a 5,316 m peak, is the ultimate source of the Amazon River note 2: Peru is one of the countries along the Ring of Fire, a belt of active volcanoes and earthquake epicenters bordering the Pacific Ocean; up to 90% of the world's earthquakes and some 75% of the ...
