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Peru

Peru Vacations and Tourism Guide

Peru Tourism and Travel: online guide for vacations to Peru



Travel Guide

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.

Peru Destinations

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Food experience, Art & Culture
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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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Family fun, Adventure
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Art & Culture, Family fun
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Art & Culture, Romance
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Art & Culture, Food experience
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Family fun, Food experience
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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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Food experience, Romance
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Food experience, Family fun
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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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Educational, Youth travel
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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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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel

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