Datos demográficos
Pope Leo XIV worked in Peru for just under two decades, he's now the leader of this church, Peru's largest religion.
Roman Catholicism
Peru is home to much of this South American mountain chain
Andes
Peru declared independence from this Nation (hint: Jon really wants to go there)
Spain
This empire stretched from Colombia to Argentina before the arrival of the Spanish in 1532
Inca
Peru has this kind of healthcare system, one that many Americans would envy
Public
This many people live in Peru, not far off from Canada and California
34.9 Million (within 5 million is ok)
This northwest Ohio town was named after the capital of Peru
Lima
Inspired by the US's founding principles, Peruvian politician Francisco Javier de Luna Pizarro gave Peru these branches of government
Executive, legislative, judicial
This delicious starchy crop was first domesticated in the Peruvian Andes
Potatoes
Percent of people with access to clean water? (within 5%)
49%
The official language(s) of Peru
Spanish (Castellano), Quechua, Aymara
Peru is the ___ largest country in South America
Third
Like Australia, its required to do this during every election
Vote
Cuy is a somewhat popular dish in rural Peru, consisting of garlic, black mint, and the meat of this animal
Guinea Pig
Seeing an oncologist may take this long or longer, you could have a baby in that time!
Limas population grew by ___ million from 1970 to 2020, 30x faster than New York City
8 million
Three main regions of Peru (think S)
Sierra (mountains), Selva (amazon), Costa (you can guess this one)
Recreational use of this drug was decriminalized in 2003, long before places like California
Marijuana/weed
This lake with a funny name is home to people who live on floating islands
Lake Titicaca
This plant, used in cocaine and coca cola, is widely used in the Sierra (mountains) as a remedy for lethargy and gastrointestinal issues
Coca leaf
Jon actually rises above this average height of Peruvian men, which is usually attributed to malnutrition during youth.
5'4 (165.3cm)
Peru is the largest producer of ___, Jon's favorite fruit
Blueberries
Peru declared independence in this year, the same year when Missouri became a state
1821
Pisco, Peru's national drink, is this kind of alcohol
Brandy
This vector borne disease is quite common in the Selva (amazon) of Peru
Malaria