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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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No it is not. Peru is a country in South America, Spain is a country in Europe.
What language is the mother tongue of many Peruvians and Ecuadorians?
Different dialects of Spanish and Quechua are spoken in both countries.
Who was the leader to bring independence Panama Columbia Bolivia Ecuador Peru and Venezuela?
The military and political career of Simón Bolívar, (July 24, 1783 - December 17, 1830), which included both formal service in the armies of various revolutionary regimes and actions organized by himself or in collaboration with other exiled patriot leaders during the years from 1811 to 1830, was an important element in the success of the independence wars in South America. Given the unstable political climate during these years, Bolívar and other patriot leaders, such as Santiago Mariño, Manuel Piar, José Francisco Bermúdez and Francisco de Paula Santander often had to go into exile in the Caribbean or nearby areas of Spanish America that at the moment were controlled by those favoring independence, and from there, carry on the struggle. These wars resulted in the creation of several South American states out of the former Spanish colonies, the currently existing Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, and the now defunct Gran Colombia.
In his twenty-year career, Bolívar faced two main challenges. First was gaining acceptance as undisputed leader of the republican cause. Despite claiming such a role since 1813, he began to achieve this only in 1817, and consolidated his hold on power after his dramatic and unexpected victory in New Granada in 1819. His second challenge was implementing a vision of a unifying the region into one large state, which he believed (and most would agree, correctly) would be the only guarantee of maintaining American independence from the Spanish in northern South America. His early experiences under the First Venezuelan Republic and in New Granada convinced him that divisions among republicans, augmented by federal forms of government, only allowed Spanish American royalists to eventually gain the upper hand. Once again, it was his victory in 1819 that gave him the leverage to bring about the creation of a unified state, Gran Colombia, with which to oppose the Spanish Monarchy on the continent.
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Are Lima and Valparaiso capital cities in South America?
No. Lima is the capital of Peru, but Valparaiso, in Chile, is not the capital. The capital of Chile is Santiago.
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What percentage of south America is in Peru?
Peru accounts for about 7% of South America's total area.
How does the current of humbolt affect Peru?
It doesn't rain in the Peruvian capital of Lima, but there is nearly always a sea-mist - even though that area is a desert.
Are there any lasting effects of Francisco Pizarro's explorations?
YES. The fact that most of western South America is Spanish-speaking countries directly tracks to Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire.
How do you celebrate inta raymi in Peru?
Before the colonial Spaniards banned the ceremonial events occurring each Winter Solstice the natives of Peru gathered to honor the Sun God, sacrifice an animal to ensure good crops and to pay homage to the Inca, as the first born Son of the Sun. The ceremonies took place at the winter solstice, when the sun is farthest from the earth. Fearing the lack of sun and ensuing famine, ceremonies were held to honor the Sun God and plead for his return. The celebrants fasted for days before the event, refrained from physical pleasures and presented gifts to the Inca, who in return put on a lavish banquet of meat, corn bread, chicha and coca tea as they prepared to sacrifice llamas to ensure good crops and fertile fields.
In 1572, Viceroy Toledo banned Inti Raymi celebrations as pagan and contrary to the Catholic faith. Following the edict, the ceremonies went underground.
Today, it is the second largest festival in South America. Hundreds of thousands of people converge on Peru from other parts of, South America and the world for a week long celebration marking the beginning of a new year, the Inti Raymi, or the Festival of the Sun. The centerpiece of the festival is the all-day celebrations on June 24, the actual day of Inti Raymi. the ceremonial events begin with an invocation by the Sapa Inca. The Sapa Inca calls on the blessings from the sun. Following the oration, Sapa Inca is carried on a golden throne in a procession to the ancient fortress in the hills above Cuzco Peru. With the Sapa Inca come the high priests, dressed in ceremonial robes, then officials of the court, nobles and others, all costumed according to their rank, with silver and gold ornaments. They parade along flower strewn streets, to music and prayers and dancing. Women sweep the streets to clear them of evil spirits. Speeches made and sacrifices over (Modern day celebrations act out the sacrifice and no animal is harmed) the sun begins to set, stacks of straw are set on fire and the celebrants dance around them to honor the Empire of the Four Wind Directions. Blessings on the people are given and a new year has begun.
Put these countries in order starting with the smallest Peru Japan France Spain?
Area: Japan, Spain, France, Peru
Population: Peru, Spain, France, Japan
Possibly you mean 'How many countries on the Earth?' There are about 200 countries - my atlas lists 195, but 204 attended the recent Olympics.
