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Major Cities In Peru
| Peru is a country which not only contains some beautiful countryside, but also a range of major cities, of interest to the curious traveler. The capital Lima is obviously the largest of these cities, but by no means the most interesting. |
Lima is a bustling metropolis, with a modern business district, sprawling shanty towns, and a promenades in its seaside towns which feel almost give it the feel of the French Riviera.More...
The capital of Peru is Lima, a city both lost in the midst of its historical past, while at the same time a bustling, creeping modern city with nearly eight and a half million inhabitants. The city itself, is named for the Quechuaword Limaq, meaning talker, dates in its present form to the sixteenth century.More...
On the western shore of the South American Continent, Peru borders Columbia, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile. Historically Peru was the home of the legendary Inca Empire and is considered worldwide as a major historical and cultural site. This beautiful and diverse country is home to 30 million Peruvians and became an independent country in 1819.More...
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There is little consistency in the weather of Peru, and conditions vary dramatically from region to region. Of course this might be expected in a country which has such a diverse array of landscapes. The seasons are, of course, opposite to those in the northern hemisphere meaning that summer runs from December to February and winter from July to September.More...