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Peru Vacations and Tourism Guide

Peru Tourism and Travel: online guide for vacations to Peru

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3/7/2010
Overall rating: 8

Surface:The total land area is around 1,280,000 sq km.

Population:  The population of Peru is around 28,674,757. Amerindians comprise 45%25 of the population; Mestizos, 37%25; Europeans, 15%25.

System of government: Peru has a constitutional republican government.

Capital: Lima, with a population of around 7,819,436 inhabitants, is the capital of Peru.

Religion: A majority of the population are Roman Catholics. Adventists and other Christian groups are also present.

Official Language: Spanish and Quechua are the official languages.

Government: Peru has a constitutional republican government.

Climate: The climate in Peru varies from tropical in the east to dry, desert type in the west.

Units of measure and electricity: Peru follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 220V, 60 Hz.

Time Zone: The standard time is GMT – 5.

Currency: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

Travel documents required: Passports are necessary for travel to Peru.


Vanessa Claudatos Today at 01:39
Cuzco 7
San Pedro markets for fabulous fresh fruit juices, soups and shopping, also surrounding streets. Good quality of food in many restaurants. Great gateway and stopping point for many points of interest such as Macchu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman ... etc

User 15421 4/1/2012 At 10:15
Cuzco 7
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Inca Trail 2 days.
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