- Peru Cancels US Joint Military Training Exercise (April 20, 2002)
...LIMA – Peru has canceled a joint training exercise, which was to bring U.S. Army engin... - The New Immigrant Ankle Lock: Success and Sorrow (January 11, 2004)
...d Jose arrived in Miami in 1993, seeking political asylum from an unstable Peru. The Sandivars' first immigration court date took place eight years lat... - Rioters Kidnap and Murder Peruvian Mayor Accused of Embezzling Funds (April 28, 2004)
...ldings. The outbreak of violence was a further symptom of discontent in Peru, where President Alejandro Toledo's government is struggling with approval... - 'Mass Graves Emptied' as Darfur Probe Begins (November 10, 2004)
...Italy. Its other members are Mohamed Fayek of Egypt, Diego Garcia-Sayan of Peru, Hina Gilani of Pakistan and Therese Striggner-Scott of Ghana. African... - Bush Clarifies 'Terror Doctrine' (April 2, 2002)
...urity adviser Condoleezza Rice told reporters last month while en route to Peru, scene of a terrorist car bombing just days before Bush visited there. ... - Two Dead, 16 Injured as Chavez Foes, Backers Rally Outside G15 Summit in Venezuela (February 27, 2004)
... Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Mugabe told the opening it... - US Suspends $47m in Aid Over Int'l Criminal Court Dispute (July 2, 2003)
...Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Namibia, Niger, Paraguay, Peru, Samoa, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, St Vincen... - Court Order (July 21, 2003)
...merica: Belize, Ecuador, Brazil, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Peru and Colombia, to name a few. What these countries have in common are long-... - US Finds a Palatable Word for Military Aid to Colombia (May 5, 2002)
...d Al Qaeda supporters have been active in the tri-border area of Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. He did not specify what evidence the United States has to su... - Guantanamo Issue Took Two Years to Reach UN Commission (April 15, 2004)
...Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Peru -- also voted in favour. It was opposed by Bahrein, Burkina Faso, Chin... - Private Armies (July 17, 2002)
...ies surveillance planes for the CIA. Its involvement was revealed when, in Peru, it misidentified a civilian light plane as carrying narcotics. It was sho... - Kissenger's Shadow (December 27, 2004)
...e assisted the insurance giant with lucrative business deals in Argentina, Peru, Malaysia and South Korea. In turn, Peterson and Greenberg were excell... - The Law of War (February 14, 2004)
... many governments to have done so are Algeria, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Poland, Russia, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom. Yet the United States,... - Many Balk at Preparations for War Against Iraq (August 8, 2002)
...eeds.... Only political myopia could explain a move against Iraq now." PERU: "Iraq-U.S.: Respect For One Another." Flagship, conservative dai... - Alternate uses: Peru (disambiguation)
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Peru
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Peru is a country of western South America, bordering the south Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador.
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| National motto: Libertad y Orden (Spanish; "Liberty and Order") | ||||
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| Official language | Spanish | |||
| Capital | Lima | |||
| President | Alejandro Toledo Manrique | |||
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 19th 1,285,220 km² 8.8% | |||
| Population - Total (2002) - Density | Ranked 39th 27,949,639 22/km² | |||
| Independence
- Date | From Spain
July 28, 1822 | |||
| Currency | Sol | |||
| Time zone | UTC -5 | |||
| National anthem | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre (We Are Free, Let Us Remain So Forever) | |||
| Internet TLD | .PE | |||
| Calling Code | 51 | |||
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History
Main article: History of PeruBefore the Spanish arrived, Peru was home to the Incan Empire. This was conquered by the 1840s and Peru became a Viceroyalty and a major source of gold and silver for the Spanish Empire. Peru declared independence from Spain on July 28, 1821.
Politics
Main article: Politics of PeruThe current president is Alejandro Toledo, leader of Perú Posible. This governing party is, with 45 seats, the largest in the 120-seat parliament.
The second and third largest parties are in opposition; respectively Partido Aprista Peruano (short: Apra, 28 seats) and Lourdes Flores Nano led Unidad Nacional (17 seats).
Departments
Main article: Departments of PeruPeru is divided into 24 departments and one constitutional province, Callao. The departments are
Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca,Cusco, Huancavelica, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, and Ucayali.
Geography
Main article: Geography of Peru
Peru is located in Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador. It also shares borders with Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia.
The western coastal plains (costa) are seperated from the eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) by the high and rugged Andes in center (sierra). On the border with Bolivia lies Lake Titicaca, the worlds highest navigable lake at 3821 [Metre|m].
Economy
Main article: Economy of Peru
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Peru
Culture
Main article: Culture of Peru
| Date | English | Local name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | |
| March-April | Holy Week | Semana Santa | Two days, working holiday |
| May 1 | May Day, Labour Day | Día del Trabajo | |
| July 28 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | San Pedro y San Pablo | |
| July 28-July 29 | Peruvian Independence Day | Día de la Independencia del Perú | |
| August 30 | Saint Rose of Lima | Santa Rosa de Lima | |
| October 8 | Battle of Angamos | Combate de Angamos | |
| November 1 | All Saints Day | Día de Todos Los Santos | |
| December 8 | Day of the Immaculate Conception | Día de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
| December 25 | Christmas | Navidad |
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