Peru
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Capital
Lima
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Local time
0:27
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Population
30.91 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+51
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Currency
S/. PEN (sol)
Peru
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Capital
Lima
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Local time
0:27
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Population
30.91 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+51
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Currency
S/. PEN (sol)
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Average Salary
$ 496
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Petrol price
€ 1.46 pl
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Precipitation
1 738mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
1 285 220 km2
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Protected Area
31%
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Forest Area
58%
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Agricultural area
19%
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Railways
2020km
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Annual air passengers
15.08 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Amerindian - 45 %
mestizo - 37 %
white - 15 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 81 %
Seventh-Day Adventist - 1 %
Seventh-Day Adventist - 1 %
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Literacy rates
94.2%
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Languages
Spanish
Quechua - 13 %
Aymara
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Armed Forces
158 000
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Murders
7 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
5.2 l/person
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Diabetes
6.9%
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Malaria
21%
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Tuberculosis
119 per 100k
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HIV
0.3%
Economy
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Industries
mining and refining of minerals, steel, metal fabrication, petroleum and refining, natural gas, fishing and fish processing, cement, glass, textiles
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Agriculture
asparagus, coffee, cocoa, cotton, sugarcane, rice, potatoes, corn, plantains
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Natural Resources
copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate
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Energy Import
-14%
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Natural Resources
copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate
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Renewable Energy
25%
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CO2 Emissions
61 745kt
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Ease of Business
58 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
119
What not to do when visiting Peru
Peru Don't use the words "Indio" or "Indios" to refer natives - these words are considered derogatory.
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Peru Don't export artistic or cultural articles - it's prohibited.
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Peru Don't import raw ham from Italy and Portugal - it's prohibited.
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Did you know?
Peru has more pyramids than Egypt.
Peru Don't call someone over using an upward curled first finger in Peru - it's considered as insult.
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Peru Don't take pictures of people without their permission, especially when taking photos of indigenous tribes' people.
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Peru Don't be surprised by smaller personal space in Peru - people get very close to you when talking to you.
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Peru Don't ask for an extra glass when visiting locals in the mountains - drinking from the same glass is a sign of friendship and trust for them.
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Peru Don't be alarmed by armed guards - whether you are in a bank, shopping district or airport, guns will be commonplace.
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Did you know?
Peru has 4,000 varieties of potatoes.
Peru Don’t wear expensive clothes or jewellery in public - keep a low profile to avoid the unwanted attention of pickpockets.
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Peru Don't go shirtless in Peru - dress is usually informal, pants and a shirt are fine, but wearing several layers of clothing is always a good idea due to vary temperatures throughout the day.
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Peru Don’t forget to shake hands and maintain direct eye contact when greeting. Friends hug with a few firm slaps on the back or kiss each other once on the cheek.
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Peru Don't be offended by the word "Gringo" (foreigner) said to you in a decidedly derogatory manner while in Peru.
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Peru Don't take unlicensed taxis with a red and white taxi sign on the windscreen - take licensed yellow taxis, especially for a woman travelling alone or at night. Taxis don't have meters and fares should be agreed before departure.
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Peru Don’t back away when someone is speaking to you - it can be considered rude.
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Peru Don’t underestimate altitude-related effects - some popular destinations are in higher altitude and could cause illness.
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Peru Don’t be surprised by a fair amount of touching during conversations - it’s common.
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Peru Don’t refuse a dinner invitation or eat something when you’re a guest - it’s considered rude.
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Peru Don’t give black or purple flowers when visiting someone - bring other flowers, wine, good quality liquor, or chocolates.
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Peru Don’t necessarily talk about politics, religion, terrorists or a person’s ancestry - better topics are football, family, places to visit in Peru or local food.
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Peru Don't drink tap water - drink bottled water instead.
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Peru Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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South America Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Peru Don’t forget the rainy season takes place between November and April.
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South America Don't be surprised with unpunctuality - up to 30 mins late is nothing unusual.
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