the great diversity of Peruvian territory, the Spanish divided it into three main regions for political rather than geographical reasons: the Coast, adjacent...

Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil...

Peruvian culture is the gradual blending of Amerindian cultures with European and Asian ethnic groups. The ethnic diversity and rugged geography of Peru...

of Peru Biosphere reserves in Peru National parks of Peru Wildlife of Peru Flora of Peru Fauna of Peru Birds of Peru Mammals of Peru Fjords of Peru Glaciers...

"City of Kings"), is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the...

Climate of Peru describes the diverse climates of this large South American country with an area of 1,285,216 km2 (496,225 sq mi). Peru is located entirely...

Urubamba mountain range Vilcabamba mountain range Geography of Peru Sources consulted INEI, Perú (2005). Perú: Compendio Estadístico 2005 (in Spanish). Lima:...

(1979). "Exploration of Eastern Peru by the Junta de Vias Fluviales". Revista Geográfica. 90 (90). Pan American Institute of Geography and History: 199–212...

Peruvian Amazonia (Spanish: Amazonía del Perú), informally known locally as the Peruvian jungle (Spanish: selva peruana) or just the jungle (Spanish: la...

Peru Time (PET) is the official time in Peru. It is always 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC−05:00). Peru has only one time zone and does...