Area | ,285,216 square kilometers sq km |
Capital | Lima |
Population | Approximately 34 million |
Official Languages | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara |
Boundary | Located in western South America, bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and the Pacific Ocean. |
Inti Raymi (June): The Inca Festival of the Sun in Cusco. Carnival (February/March): Celebrated with water fights, dances, and music. Fiestas Patrias (July 28th): Peru's Independence Day celebrations. Señor de los Milagros (October): A massive religious procession in Lima.
Peru is known for its Inca heritage, with Machu Picchu as a symbol of ancient civilization. Indigenous cultures, including the Quechua and Aymara, contribute to Peru’s vibrant traditions, crafts, and festivals, blended with Spanish colonial influences.
Peruvian cuisine is globally renowned, with dishes like ceviche (raw fish marinated in lime), lomo saltado (stir-fried beef), aji de gallina (creamy chicken stew), and pachamanca (meat and vegetables cooked underground). Pisco sour is the national cocktail..
Peru’s handicrafts include woven textiles, alpaca wool garments, ceramics, silver jewelry, and carved gourds. Traditional Andean patterns and Inca-inspired designs are widely featured in crafts like ponchos, scarves, and blankets..
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