61. Peru - An Introduction Tells about the geography, history and culture of South America's third largest country. http://www.geographia.com/peru/

PERU Introduction We can assure your majesty that it is so beautiful and has such fine buildings that it would even be remarkable in Spain. -Francisco Pizarro, describing Cuzco in a letter to King Charles V of Spain. P eru is South America's third largest country, covering 1,285,215 sq. km., and can be divided into three distinct geographic regions. The best known of these is the central high sierra of the Andes, with its massive peaks, steep canyons, and extraordinary pre Columbian archaeological sites. The Andes are still one of the world's most unstable mountain ranges, with frequent earthquakes, landslides, and flash floods. Despite such instability, the Andes are also the site of the most fascinating pre-Columbian cities of South America-like the great city of the clouds, Machu Picchu. The Andes are by no means the only region to visit in Peru. Also of great interest is Peru's narrow, lowland coastal region, a northern extension of the Atacama Desert. Although the Atacama is generally known as the most arid region on the planet, the climate along Peru's shores is made cooler and less dry by La Garuùa, a dense fog created by the collision of the frigid waters of the Humboldt Current with the heated sands of the Atacama. Lima, Trujillo, and Chiclayo, three of Peru's major population centres, are located along this coastal desert. Peru's third great region is the dense forest that surrounds the headwaters of the Amazon beneath the eastern slopes of the Andes. This part of the country is so inaccessible that only the most adventurous and intrepid travelers should attempt to penetrate its mysterious emerald depths. In fact, the region's capital of Iquitos, a city of 400,000, is accessible only by air or by boat up the Amazon.

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63. Peru The Land Of The Incas History and geography of peru, from the peruTexas Connection. http://members.tripod.com/~texcolca1/body/peru.html

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65. PERU : Geography Le Perou, pays aux nombreuses variétés géographiques La chaine de montagne des Andes, les deserts côtiers ou encore l amazonie. http://www.abc-latina.com/us/peru/geography.htm

THEMES TOURISM GEOGRAPHY HISTORY PHOTOS ... FORUM ATTRACTIONS Lima Cuzco Machu picchu Lake Titicaca ... Amazonia MAPS Peru South america Latin america IN PERU The Press Radio Television Weather TRAVEL in PERU Flights Hotels Car rental GEOGRAPHY By its surface (1 285 215 km2), Peru is the third country of South America after Brazil and Argentina. Located between the Ecuador and the 18th degree of southern latitude, it belongs to the intertropical zone. It cuts out in three great geographical areas: in the west, on the Peaceful coast, a narrow desert tape strewn with urbanized oases, a central mountainous area, the sierra of the Andes (approximately 30 % of the territory), composed of cordilleras culminating with more 6.000m and of a vast plate, Altiplano; finally, in the east, the forest plains and the hills of the Amazonian basin which occupy 60 % of the territory. The mass of the Andes and the currents coastal induce great variations of the atmospheric conditions from one area to another and the words "winter" and "summer" lose their direction somewhat. Actually, the seasons are marked by differences in precipitations. Liméniens, for example, call be December to April, heats and shone upon, and winter the remainder of the year, where the fog settles. In the sierra, the winter is the rain season (from October at May). Although the eternal snow covers the highest tops, the falls of snow are not very frequent in the inhabited areas. In the Amazonian forest, finally, the weather is hot and wet all during the year.

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World Fact Book Index Flag Index Perú Index Map ... Perú Lima, 24-Nov-00 ( AP Click on the flag to see the map. Click on the flag to see the map. Click on the flag to see the map. Thank you for making this an award winning site Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - Language Translation Services ITA Home Page The IMMIGRATION Superhighway Feedback ... Yahoo search Revised 13-November-1997 small, medium and large Flag of Peru; Maps of Peru; Flag, Map, Economy, peru Map Geography, Climate, Natural Peru Maps Resources, Peru Current Issues, International Agreements, Peru Maps Population, The Bahamian Map Social Statistics, peru Maps Political System HTML Colors; Greece Peru Maps Geography Economy, people, Peru flags, maps

67. ABC Country Book Of Peru - Geography Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Climate, Nat peru Interactive Factbook geography, Flag, Map,geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications. http://www.theodora.com/wfb/peru_geography.html

Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Peru Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Map references: South America Area: total area: 1,285,220 sq km land area: 1.28 million sq km comparative area: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total 6,940 km, Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 2,900 km, Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200 nm territorial sea: 200 nm International disputes: three sections of the boundary with Ecuador are in dispute Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Natural resources: copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: 12,500 sq km (1989 est.)

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You are here allRefer Reference Peru History ... Peru Peru COUNTRY PROFILE Official Name: Republic of Peru (República del Perú). Short Name: Peru. Term for Citizens: Peruvian(s). Capital: Lima. Date of Independence: Declared July 28, 1821, from Spain; achieved, 1824. GEOGRAPHY Size: 1,285,216 square kilometers. Topography : Western coast (Costa) mountainous and arid. Andes mountains in center (Andean highlands or Sierra) high and rugged. Less than one-fourth of Sierra, which includes cold, high-altitude grasslands (the puna), natural pasture. Puna widens into extensive plateau, Altiplano, adjoining Bolivia in southern Sierra. Eastern lowlands consist of semi-tropical and rugged cloud forests of eastern slopes (Montaña), lying between 800 and 3,800 meters; and jungle (Selva), which includes high jungle ( selva alta ), lying between 400 and 800 meters, and tropical low jungle ( selva baja ) of Amazon Basin, lying between 80 and 400 meters. Land use: 3 percent arable, 21 percent meadows and pastures, 55 percent forest and woodland, and 21 percent other, including 1 percent irrigated. Climate: Varies from dry in western coastal desert to temperate in highland valleys; harsh, chilly conditions on puna and western Andean slopes; semi-tropical in Montaña; tropical in Selva. Uninhabited areas over 5,500 meters high have arctic climate. Rainy winter season runs from October through April; dry summer in remaining months.

69. Peru - Geography peru is located in Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador. http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/peru_geography.shtml

Home 1st - 3rd Grade Ask ClassBrain Biographies Corporate Information Country Reports Defining Documents Freedom Files Games Mission Reports Monthy Grab Bag Monuments and Memorials Movies in the Classroom State Reports Teens ClassBrain Store Country Reports World Info World Maps A - An ... Pa - Pe : Peru Last Updated: Feb 7th, 2005 - 21:06:07 Peru - Geography By CIA Factbook Jan 16, 2005, 15:58 Email this article Printer friendly page Geography Peru Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km water: 5,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 5,536 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 1,496 km (est.), Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes

70. Peru - Geography From Classbrain.com. peru peru geography By CIA Factbook Jan 16, 2005, 1558 Geographic coordinates. 10 00 S, 76 00 W. Map references. South America http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/printer_peru_geography.shtml

From Classbrain.com Peru Peru - Geography By CIA Factbook Jan 16, 2005, 15:58 Geography Peru Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km water: 5,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 5,536 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 1,496 km (est.), Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m Natural resources: copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower, natural gas Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land: 11,950 sq km (1998 est.)

71. Peru - Geography Sample peru geography Worksheet Reading Comprehension Worksheets peru - geography. Sample This is only a sample pre-made worksheet. Sign up now! http://www.edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_Geography_206_1.html

Sample Peru - Geography Worksheet Reading Comprehension Worksheets edHelper.com Subscribers: Build a printable worksheet with the complete story and puzzles Build a proofreading activity With just one subscription, you will have access to the math, spelling, vocabulary, and critical thinking worksheets! Sign up now for the subscriber materials! Peru - Geography By Ekaterina Zhdanova-Redman Peru is a country in South America. It lies on the west coast of Peru, along the Pacific Ocean. The capital of Peru is a big city named Lima. The land of Peru is very beautiful. But some places in Peru are very dangerous and even a little scary. There are the Andes Mountains in Peru. These are some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. It is also the longest mountain chain in the world. The Andes stretch 7,000 km from end to end. Many of the Andes Mountains are taller than 4,000 m. They are very rugged mountains. The straight sides of many of these mountains can even look a little scary especially if you are afraid of heights! High in the Andes Mountains is one of Peru's most famous cities. But this city hasn't been lived in for hundreds of years. Explorers found this ancient city in 1911. It is called Machu Picchu. It is a huge fortress made out of stone. It sits on top of very high places in the Andes Mountains.

72. Peru - Geography Find detailed information about peru. Learn everything from its population, climate and average life expectancy to its position in various world rankings. http://www.aneki.com/geography/Peru_geography.html

aneki .com Home Richest Most Populated Largest ... More Lists... World Regions Africa Middle East Europe Asia ... Consulates Peru Geography Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km water: 5,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 5,536 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 1,496 km (est.), Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m Natural resources: copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower, natural gas Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land: 11,950 sq km (1998 est.)

73. Peru History - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Curr peru History Flags, Maps, Economy, geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, http://workmall.com/wfb2001/peru/peru_history_index.html

Country Ranks Introduction History Geography People Government Gov. Leaders ... [TOP] Peru History Index http://workmall.com/wfb2001/peru/peru_history_index.html Source: The Library of Congress Country Studies History Introduction Historical Setting ANDEAN SOCIETIES BEFORE THE CONQUEST Pre-Inca Cultures ... Peru at the Crossroads NOTE: The information regarding Peru on this page is re-published from The Library of Congress Country Studies. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Peru History information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Peru History should be addressed to the Library of Congress. Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - Enter your e-mail address to receive e-mail when this web site is updated. Your Internet e-mail address: http://workmall.com/wfb2001/peru/peru_history_index.html Revised 04-Jul-02 Photius Coutsoukis

74. Cholera In Peru Makes a case study of the epidemic outbreak in 1991, with graphics and geographic information system data files. University of Colorado s Department of http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/warmup/cholera/cholera_f.html

75. Cholera In Peru The goal of this project is to map the spread of Cholera through peru during the In the particular subfield of medical geography the focus is upon those http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/warmup/cholera/cholera.html

k.foote@colorado.edu This page is available in a framed version . A Full Table of Contents is also provided. The Research Problem Early in 1991 a number of cases of Cholera were reported in coastal areas of Peru. Within a few weeks, the disease spread throughout Peru and into other countries in South, Central and North America. The goal of this project is to map the spread of Cholera through Peru during the January 1991 epidemic. We know that Cholera is a disease associated with poverty and that, given adequate sanitation and access to medical care, the disease is not a major health threat. Introduction to Medical Geography Medical geography uses the concepts and techniques of the discipline of geography to investigate health-related topics. One of the predominant concepts of geography as a science is that it examines relationships between peoples and their environments in holistic terms. In the particular subfield of medical geography the focus is upon those interactions that bear specifically upon human health within a variety of cultural systems and a diverse biosphere. Regarding geographic method, the main tool is spatial analysis. Where disease occurs is a matter of importance. The map to the left illustrates the spread of an influenza epidemic in Glasgow. Comparison of disease rates in different places may provide clues to causation or serve as a starting point for further investigation. Maps showing distributional patterns of health-related phenomena with their accompanying associative analyses bring insight and strategy for better public health.

76. Latin America Bureau peru geography. Agriculture. peru has effectively a dual economy with a relatively modern sector on the coastal plains and a predominantly subsistence http://www.latinamericabureau.org/?lid=1475

77. Peru : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, Transport peru geography, People, Policy, Government, Economy, Communication, Transportation, Military http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=PER

78. Peru : Geography & Tourist Information - Travel, Holidays : Price Comparison For peru geography, maps, flag, statistics, photos and cultural information about peru. http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/pageinfo_pays.php3?Pays=PER

79. Map Of Peru, Geography Map of peru with geographical information. Map of peru. peru geography of peru. Map of peru. http://worldfacts.us/Peru-map.htm

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80. Geography Of Peru - Coastal Region, Andean Highlands, Amazonian Tropics, Maritim geography of peru. World Facts Index peru geography Map of peru in the heart of the 8900kilometer-long Andean range, peru s geography and climates, http://worldfacts.us/Peru-geography.htm

Geography of Peru World Facts Index Peru Map of Peru The Costa, Sierra, and Selva (selvajungle), each comprising a different and sharply contrasting environment, form the major terrestrial regions of the country. Each area, however, contains special ecological niches and microclimates generated by ocean currents, the wide range of Andean altitudes, solar angles and slopes, and the configurations of the vast Amazonian area. As a consequence of these complexities, thirty-four ecological subregions have been identified. The development of Andean agriculture started about 9,000 years ago, when inhabitants began experimenting with the rich vegetation they utilized as food gatherers. Each ecological niche, or "floor," begins about 500 to 1,000 meters vertically above the last, forming a minutely graduated and specialized environment for life. The central Andean area is, thus, one of the world's most complex biospheres, which human efforts made into one of the important prehistoric centers of plant domestication. Native domesticated plants number in the hundreds and include many varieties of such important crops as potatoes, maize (corn), lima beans, peppers, yucca or manioc, cotton, squashes and gourds, pineapples, avocado, and coca, which were unknown in the Old World. Dozens of varieties of fruits and other products, despite their attractive qualities, are little known outside the Andean region. The Coastal Region The Andean Highlands The Sierra is the commanding feature of Peru's territory, reaching heights up to 6,768 meters. Hundreds of permanently glaciated and snowcapped peaks tower over the valleys. The steep, desiccated Pacific flank of the Andes supports only a sparse population in villages located at infrequent springs and seepages. In contrast, tropical forests blanket the eastern side of the Andes as high as 2,100 meters. Between these extremes, in the shadows of the great snowpeaks, lie the most populous highland ecological zones: the intermontane valleys (kichwa) and the higher uplands and grassy puna or Altiplano plateaus. Approximately 36 percent of the population lives in thousands of small villages and hamlets that constitute the rural hinterland for the regional capitals and trading centers. Over 15 percent of Peruvians live at altitudes between 2,000 and 3,000 meters, 20 percent live between 3,000 and 4,000 meters, and 1 percent regularly reside at altitudes over 4,000 meters.

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