PERU
Western South America
Capital: Lima
Languages: Spanish (main), Quechua, Aymara
Predominant Religion(s): Christianity
(Catholic)
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:
- Peruvian people describe themselves as optimistic, creative and persevering.
- Peruvians are characterized by being hard workers.
- Peruvians maintain a very strong sense of national identity – they love to celebrate their Independence Day on July 28th!
FUN FACTS:
- Peru has 84 “microclimates” of the 114 that exist in the world and also has more than 75% of ecosystems, making it one of the most bio-diverse countries on the planet.
- Peru is one of the richest countries in terms of natural resources – it is one of the world’s top producers of gold, silver, copper, lead, iron and zinc and also has reserves of oil and natural gas.
- Lake Titicaca in Southern Peru is the world’s highest navigable lake and South America’s largest lake. Machu Picchu is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.