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Peru's capital city is Lima and it is located on the Pacific coast of South America. In addition, Peru is know as the "land of Abundance". Nowadays, they are ranked among the world's top producers of silver, copper, lead, and zinc. Its petroleum industry is one of the world's oldest and its fisheries are among the world's richest western seaboard falls. Ling is an oasis containing more than a quarter of Peru's population. Peru has a total area of 496,222 square miles with the population total of 29,849,303. Peru is divided by the Andes Mountains into three sharply differentiated zones. Their monetary unit is called Nuevo Sol since 1991. Peru is the third largest country in South America. Their geographic appearance is composed …show more content…

They speak official languages such as Spanish Cuzco. The Amazon River is the lifeblood of the Amazon jungle region. The main port along Amazon River is called Iquitos. The peak season for their tourists is from June to August. It's the months that constitute Peru's winter season, as it sits in the southern hemisphere. The weather condition around this time of year vary greatly across Peru's three climatic zones, but tourists find that there are many options available to them no matter which region they want to explore and visit. Formers also recommends plenty beaches in southern Peru, where the surfing area and ambiance are best in May and June. Amazing top beaches included the Punta Hermosa, Cerro Azul, and Pico Alto. The dry winter months of June and July present great weather conditions for hiking in the Peruvian highlands. The Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu signifies as the country's most famous and amazing trek. The Salkantay Trail is another option for trekking in Cusco's Sacred Valley. The southern city of Arequipa sprawls under El Misti Volcano, some tourists can enjoy the hike the 15-mile trail to the volcano's summit there. The Colca Canyon is considered as the world's deepest canyon, sits several hours

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