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.
USEFUL PHRASES:
- How are you? ¿Como estas?
- Fine, thanks. Bien, gracias.
- My name is… Mi nombre es…
- Nice to meet you! ¡Encantado de conocerte!
- Thank you. Gracias
Photos by: Glauber Riberio {flickr}; Erico Luxero {flickr}