AMERICA MAP

The Land of Incas.

Peru

Where is Peru?

The country is in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.

When was Peru Founded?

As a country, Peru was founded in 1821 after gaining its independence from the Spanish Crown. However, Peru has been the home of different civilization such as the Incas (1200–1533) and Norte Chico ( c. 3,500 BCE –c. 1,800 BCE)

Flag and Coat of Arms

The peruvian flag has 2 colors. Red represents the blood that was spilled for the fight. White represents Purity and Peace. However, the colours are also linked to the parihuanas, a red and white type of flamingo that General San Martín dreamed about during the revolution

Main cities.

1 Lima 9,562,280 2 Arequipa 1,008,290 3 Trujillo 919,899

Music in Peru. Peruvian music is highly influenced by Incas tradition. The pan flute and other traditional instruments are part of the Musica Andina (Andean Music)

Peruvian cuisine

Peruvian cuisine reflects local practices and ingredients including influences mainly from the indigenous population, including the Inca, and cuisines brought by immigrants from Europe (Spanish cuisine and Italian cuisine), Asia (Chinese cuisine and Japanese cuisine), and Africa (Maghrebi cuisine and West African cuisine). Without the familiar ingredients from their home countries, immigrants modified their traditional cuisines by using ingredients available in Peru.

Fun Facts about Peru

The Amazon River starts its journey in Peru Peru is the origin of the Inca civilisation Some Peruvians live on floating Islands It boasts the tallest sand dunes in the world Guinea pig is a Peruvian culinary delicacy Peru is home to most of the world’s alpacas Origin of the potato

Home to one of the Seven Wonders of the WorldThe ancient art of salt farming. Peru is known for its food.