History
Date of independence
July 28, 1821. (this should be easy
Captial of Peru
Lima
What its like
a narrow, arid coastal desert to the west, the rugged, high-altitude Andes Mountains in the center, and the vast Amazon rainforest to the east
Violence or Peaceful?
the Peruvian War of Independence (1809–1826) was a violent, multi-year armed conflict.
Official Language:
Spanish
What is the name of the largest rainforest in South America that covers half of Peru?
The Amazon rainforest
This "mountain range" provided the harsh environment where Chavin and Moche cultures thrived:
The Andes.
Area:
1,285,216 km²
What is the name of the second highest mountain range In South america that runs along the western coast?
The Andes mountains
400: This coastal civilization is famous for creating the massive mud-brick city of Chan Chan:
Chimu.
Population (number)
32,510,453.
How tall is The highest peak, Mount Huascarán?
Its 22,205 feet (6,768 meters) high.
How did peru get its name
The spanish heard People saying "PIRU PIRU PIRU" and named the countery after that
What is peru's national animal?
Vicuna
Describe The Costa (Coastal Desert)
A narrow, arid strip between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, stretching 1,555 miles and dominated by the Sechura Desert [5.1, 5.3]. Despite its dryness, numerous rivers from the Andes cross this region, creating fertile valleys [5.5].