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Peru
Located in western South America, Peru is a country that is bordered by Brazil on the east, by Chile on the south, by Ecuador and Colombia on the north, and by the Pacific Ocean on the west.
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What is the name of the capital of Peru?
The South American nation of Peru has its capital at Lima. (pronounced "lee-mah")
The city was established as the center of the Viceroyalty of Peru by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro (1471-1541).
What do people in Peru do in there spare time?
Peruvians like to play soccer, eat ceviche, and go to the discoteka
What is the highest mountain peak in Peru?
Huascarán Sur in the Cordillera Blanca range is the tallest mountain in Peru rising to 6,746 meters.
How do you say you're welcome in Peru?
In Peru, it is thought polite to greet all people that you come into contact with, including shop assistants and bar staff, however long or short your acquaintance might be. Learning some simple Spanish phrases will enable you to do this, as it is considered good manners to greet someone with a salutation such as "buenos dias" (good day). Smiling is also important in making a good first impression. Don't be surprised if you are addressed as "gringo/gringa" (meaning foreigner) or "mister" - these are not derogatory terms in Peru and shouldn't be taken as such. Peruvians tend to be formal and conservative, and this is especially so around the Andes region. The indigenous Amerindians are particularly reserved in their demeanour, and can often come across as shy or aloof. Eye contact with visitors to the community will often be minimal. It is therefore bad etiquette to stare or make continual eye contact. You should respect the modesty and reserved nature of many Amerindian communities, so adhering to similar behaviour and modest dress codes would be seen as a sign of respect. Outlandish, forthright and boisterous conduct within such groups would be considered quite offensive and completely out of place.
Handshaking between men and women is the most common form of meeting and greeting in Peru. Women may give and receive a kiss on the right cheek, however this is a slightly less formal sort of greeting and should only be initiated by your Peruvian counterpart. During introductions you should expect to be asked seemingly personal questions regarding your relationship status, marriage and family. You might even be asked about your job and subsequent financial status. Although these questions might be construed as invasive and even nosey, you should understand that in Peru it is considered polite to show an interest in such matters. However, try to answer such personal questions with a degree of modesty, as boastful and ostentatious behaviour - particularly where financial status is concerned - is frowned upon and considered quite vulgar.
What traditions do people do in Peru during Christmas?
iven that the majority of the Peruvian population practices Catholicism, it comes as no surprise that they have a long and celebrated history of Christmas traditions. Some Christmas traditions in Peru are similar to those practiced in the United States and Europe, while others are very different. Here is a look at how Peruvians celebrate a typical Christmas holiday.
Well, Peruvians don't actually in July celebrate Christmas in July, but December is the first month of summer in Peru. As of matter of fact, the first day of summer comes just shortly before Christmas, on December 21. So, while students in the northern hemisphere are on their Christmas or winter break, in Peru they are actually on summer break.
So, just as many of those who live in climates that have the four seasons cannot imagine Christmas without snow, Peruvians cannot imagine (well, the climate doesn't allow it) a Christmas with snow…unless they live in the Andes of course. This is why the traditional Santa Claus, dressed in his boots and heavy red coat and hat, is not an old tradition in Peru, but an adaptation from western cultures. As a matter of fact, the Peruvian government banned Santa Claus and presumably his likeness because they believed that he was a depiction of western capitalism and greed.
For those who celebrate Christmas, December 25 is the big day for gift giving and receiving. In Peru, the big day is Noche Buena or "Good Night", on December 24. On this night, after mass (for practicing Catholics) everybody goes home to open gifts and feast on an elaborately prepared Christmas meal of traditional roasted turkey. At midnight, the adults toast with champagne and children raise their glasses of hot chocolate as fireworks shine in the night sky.
Though many western countries may give and receive gifts the same way, it is typical in Peru that when each gift is given to the person, the two people hug, kiss each other on the cheek and say thank you (or in this case, gracias) before the person receiving the gift tears into the wrapping paper.
In Andean regions of Peru, gifts are typically exchanged on January 6 after the celebration of the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
After the smaller children are put to bed, the adults continue the Noche Buena celebration until the wee hours of the morning. Many families have big house parties that include music and dancing. In order to prepare their homes for the festivities, many families will clear their living room and dining rooms of furniture in order to transform them into dance floors. Of course, after celebrating all night long, most sleep in on the morning of December 25.
Most Christmas meals served in Peru include the traditional turkey as well as tamales, salads, applesauce and a sweet bread called Panettone. The hot chocolate is usually made from scratch from melted rich dark chocolate, cinnamon and cloves.
The Nativity manger is a focal point of Christmas decorations in a typical Peruvian household. Most mangers feature intricate detailing and are carved out of pottery, wood or huamanga stone. The manger is what the gifts are spread around on Christmas Eve. Another tradition is for the Nativity manger to feature native animals such as llamas and alpacas instead of sheep and goats.
On Noche Buena , a child is chosen to put the figurine of Christ into the manger.
Though all that celebrate Christmas hold fast to their old and new traditions, it is always interesting to learn how other cultures celebrate the holiday. You might find that Christmas traditions in Peru work well in your home, too.
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What is the name of Peru's currency?
The national currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol. Banknotes are available in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 nuevos soles.
How many states have a city named peru?
Peru does not have states. it has departments. but to answer your question, there are 24
What occupations are common in Peru?
Many different jobs can be found in Peru, Illinois. Some of the jobs include working for schools, restaurants, retail stores and medical offices.
What are Peruvian people like?
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How long is a flight from London to Lima Peru?
The flight varies from between 12 to 18 hours;
I would suggest if you want the quickest flight to go from LHR to Madrid ( 2 hours) and from Madrid to Lima (10 hours) to then whichever destination in Peru you wish to visit.
Since it is a long flight I would suggest to get comfortable seats, good food and (if you have any) entertainment for the kids.
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What is Peru's population today?
Lima is the largest city in Peru and is also the capital. The population of Lima is 7,605,742. The city covers an area of 1,031.8 square miles.
What is the major industry of Peru?
Fisheries: Fresh/frosen, Anchovies flour (main industry), canned fish.
Textiles: Cotton (pima), alpaca wool, vicuña wool.
Mines: gold, silver, nad many more
Tourism
Agrobusiness: asparragous, mangos, bananas, coffee, adn many more.
Tatiana Alcántara, María Angélica Ayllón Urbina (stage name Eva Ayllón), Susana Esther Baca de la Colina, and Rossana Fernández-Maldonado Nagaro are some Peruvian singers.
Which economic issue has most concerned Peru in the early twenty-first century?
The Peruvian economy currently struggles with self sustainability and equality in income distribution. This is because the wealth of the country is based almost entirely on exports.
How does the climate effect people who live in Peru?
Many paraguayans adapt to their natraul enviorment in many ways people born their get used to the cliamate.
In Peru the main sports are Soccer/Football for men and Volleyball for women. Boys and girls can be seen from very young learning to play these two national sports.
Is there a great white shark in Peru?
I'm not sure about any shark attacks recently, but there have been sightings of Bull Sharks deep into the Amazon River in Peru. Also, wherever there are pinnipeds present (like sealions) one can be sure that there will be Great Whites.
How did Francisco Pizarro conquer the incas of Peru?
by capturing and killing their leader, Atahualapa
Jose (de) San Martin
How long is a flight from Amsterdam to Peru?
The flight time from Perth Airport to Amsterdam, Netherlands is about 17 hours, 34 minutes.
