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The country's history begins during pre- columbian Peru. It was conquered by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. Peru declared independence from Spain in 1821 after the Battle of Ayacucho. A long time passed, and shortly after the Ecuadorian–Peruvian War, the country became modern-day Peru as we know it now.

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Onto the demographics! The literacy rate in Peru is approximately 94.17%. People aged 15 and above could read and write. As for life expectancy rates, it is estimated people in Peru live to 74.98 years of age, as of 2016.

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The religion mostly followed in Peru is Roman Catholic. There are scattered Christian beliefs as well. However, some indigenous Peruvians have blended catholicism along with their traditional values.

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Some of the key landforms in Peru are, of course, Machu Picchu, and the Andes mountains.

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The top three languages spoken in Peru are Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara.

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The climate on the coast of Peru is arid and semi-arid with high temperatures and very little rainfall.

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Martín Vizcarra is the president of Peru, and Peru is a republic with a multi party system.

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Machu Picchu, located in Peru, is one of the new seven wonders of the world.

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Peru is also home to the Andes mountains, the second largest mountain chain in the world.

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Peru is the third largest country in South America.

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There are about 4,000 varieties of Peruvian potatoes.

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They eat Guinea Pigs! That's right, Guinea pigs are a delicacy in Peru.

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Here are a couple of fun facts about Peru!

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Here is the Physical map of Peru with longitude and latitude points. The capital city of Peru is Lima. The accurate longitude and latitude is 9.1900° S, 75.0152° W

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Welcome to my Padlet! My topic and country is Peru.