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'''[[Peru]]''' – country located in |
'''[[Peru]]''' – country located in western [[South America]], on the [[Pacific Coast]], north of [[Chile]]. [[Pre-Columbian Peru|Peruvian territory]] was home to several [[Ancient Peru|ancient cultures]]. Ranging from the [[Norte Chico civilization]] in the 32nd century BC, the oldest civilization in the Americas and one of the five [[cradles of civilization]], to the [[Inca Empire]], the largest state in [[Pre-Columbian|pre-Columbian America]], the territory now including Peru has one of the longest histories of civilization of any country, tracing its heritage back to the 4th millennia BCE. The [[Spanish Empire]] conquered the region in the 16th century and [[Viceroyalty of Peru|established a Viceroyalty]], which included most of its South American colonies. After [[Independence of Peru|achieving independence]] in 1821, Peru has undergone periods of political unrest and [[fiscal crisis]] as well as periods of stability and economic upswing. |
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** [[List of waterfalls of Peru|Waterfalls of Peru]] |
** [[List of waterfalls of Peru|Waterfalls of Peru]] |
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* [[List of valleys of Peru|Valleys of Peru]] |
* [[List of valleys of Peru|Valleys of Peru]] |
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* [[List of World Heritage Sites in |
* [[List of World Heritage Sites in Peru|World Heritage Sites in Peru]] |
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=== Regions of Peru === |
=== Regions of Peru === |
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* [[Amazonas (Peruvian department)|Amazonas]] |
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* [[Ancash Region|Ancash]] |
* [[Ancash Region|Ancash]] |
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* [[Apurímac Region|Apurímac]] |
* [[Apurímac Region|Apurímac]] |
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** [[Liberalism in Peru]] |
** [[Liberalism in Peru]] |
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** [[List of political parties in Peru|Political parties in Peru]] |
** [[List of political parties in Peru|Political parties in Peru]] |
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** [[Taxation in Peru]] |
** [[Taxation in Peru]] |
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==== Executive branch of the government of Peru ==== |
==== Executive branch of the government of Peru ==== |
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* [[Head of state]] and [[head of government]]: [[President of Peru]], [[ |
* [[Head of state]] and [[head of government]]: [[President of Peru]], [[Dina Boluarte]] |
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** [[Vice Presidents of Peru]]: |
** [[Vice Presidents of Peru]]: ''none'' |
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* [[Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]]: [[Council of Ministers of Peru]] |
* [[Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]]: [[Council of Ministers of Peru]] |
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* [[Ministries of Peru]] |
* [[Ministries of Peru]] |
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** [[Prime Minister of Peru]], [[ |
** [[Prime Minister of Peru]], [[Alberto Otárola]] |
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** [[Ministry of Agriculture of Peru]] |
** [[Ministry of Agriculture of Peru]] |
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** [[Ministry of Economy and Finance of Peru]] |
** [[Ministry of Economy and Finance of Peru]] |
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==== International organization membership ==== |
==== International organization membership ==== |
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The Republic of Peru is a member of:<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{cite web|date=July 13, 2009|url=https://www.cia.gov |
The Republic of Peru is a member of:<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{cite web|date=July 13, 2009|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/peru/|title=Peru|work=[[The World Factbook]]|publisher=[[United States]] [[Central Intelligence Agency]]|access-date=July 23, 2009}}</ref> |
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* [[Ecuadorian–Peruvian War]] |
* [[Ecuadorian–Peruvian War]] |
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* [[Internal conflict in Peru]] |
* [[Internal conflict in Peru]] |
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=== By subject === |
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** [[Telephone numbers in Peru]] |
** [[Telephone numbers in Peru]] |
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* [[List of companies of Peru|Companies of Peru]] |
* [[List of companies of Peru|Companies of Peru]] |
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*[[Currency|Currency of Peru]]: [[Peruvian |
*[[Currency|Currency of Peru]]: [[Peruvian sol|Sol]] |
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**[[ISO 4217]]: PEN |
**[[ISO 4217]]: PEN |
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* [[Economic history of Peru]] |
* [[Economic history of Peru]] |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{Wikiatlas|Peru}} |
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* [[BBC News|BBC]] country profile of [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1224656.stm Peru] |
* [[BBC News|BBC]] country profile of [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1224656.stm Peru] |
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* [https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/peru/ Peru]. ''[[The World Factbook]]''. [[Central Intelligence Agency]]. |
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* [[Encyclopædia Britannica]] entry on [http://www.britannica.com/nations/Peru Peru] |
* [[Encyclopædia Britannica]] entry on [http://www.britannica.com/nations/Peru Peru] |
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* [http://www.perulinks.com/pages/english/ Peru web directory] |
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Revision as of 10:57, 18 April 2024
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Peru:
Peru – country located in western South America, on the Pacific Coast, north of Chile. Peruvian territory was home to several ancient cultures. Ranging from the Norte Chico civilization in the 32nd century BC, the oldest civilization in the Americas and one of the five cradles of civilization, to the Inca Empire, the largest state in pre-Columbian America, the territory now including Peru has one of the longest histories of civilization of any country, tracing its heritage back to the 4th millennia BCE. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty, which included most of its South American colonies. After achieving independence in 1821, Peru has undergone periods of political unrest and fiscal crisis as well as periods of stability and economic upswing.
General reference
- Pronunciation: /pəˈruː/
- Common English country name: Peru
- Official English country name: The Republic of Peru
- Common endonym(s): Perú, Piruw
- Official endonym(s): República del Perú, Piruw Hapan llaqta, Piruw Suyu
- Adjectival(s): Peruvian
- Demonym(s): Peruvians
- Etymology: Name of Peru
- International rankings of Peru
- ISO country codes: PE, PER, 604
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:PE
- Internet country code top-level domain: .pe
Geography of Peru
- Peru is: a megadiverse country
- Location:
- Southern Hemisphere
- Western Hemisphere
- Time in Peru
- Extreme points of Peru
- High: Huascarán 6,768 m (22,205 ft) – highest point in the Tropics
- Low: South Pacific Ocean 0 m
- Land boundaries: 7,461 km
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- Coastline: South Pacific Ocean 2,414 km
- Population of Peru: 28,750,770 (June 30, 2007) - 40th most populous country
- Area of Peru: 1,285,220 km2 (496,230 sq mi) - 20th largest country
- Atlas of Peru
Environment of Peru
- Climate of Peru
- Environmental issues in Peru
- Renewable energy in Peru
- Geology of Peru
- Natural regions of Peru
- Protected areas of Peru
- Wildlife of Peru
Natural geographic features of Peru
- Fjords of Peru
- Glaciers of Peru
- Islands of Peru
- Lakes of Peru
- Mountains of Peru
- Peru–Chile Trench
- Rivers of Peru
- Valleys of Peru
- World Heritage Sites in Peru
Regions of Peru
Administrative divisions of Peru
Administrative divisions of Peru
Regions of Peru
Regions of Peru Peru is divided into 25 regions and the province of Lima.
Provinces of Peru
Districts of Peru
Municipalities of Peru
- Capital of Peru: Lima
- Cities of Peru
Demography of Peru
Neighbours of Peru
Peru is bordered by:
Government and politics of Peru
- Politics of Peru
- Form of government: unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic
- Capital of Peru: Lima
- Census in Peru
- Communism in Peru
- Decentralization process in Peru
- Elections in Peru
- Peruvian electoral system
- Voting in Peru is compulsory (until the age of 70)
- Peruvian presidential elections: 1895 - 1899 - 2000 - 2001 - 2006 - 2011
- Peruvian parliamentary elections: 1978 - 1992 - 2000 - 2001 - 2006 - 2011
- Peruvian electoral system
- Liberalism in Peru
- Political parties in Peru
- Taxation in Peru
Branches of the government of Peru
Executive branch of the government of Peru
- Head of state and head of government: President of Peru, Dina Boluarte
- Vice Presidents of Peru: none
- Cabinet: Council of Ministers of Peru
- Ministries of Peru
- Prime Minister of Peru, Alberto Otárola
- Ministry of Agriculture of Peru
- Ministry of Economy and Finance of Peru
- Ministry of Defense of Peru
- Ministry of Education of Peru
- Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru
- Ministry of Environment of Peru
- Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism of Peru
- Ministry of Foreign Relations of Peru
- Ministry of Health of Peru
- Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation of Peru
- Ministry of the Interior of Peru
- Ministry of Justice of Peru
- Ministry of Labor and Promotion of Employment of Peru
- Ministry of Production of Peru
- Ministry of Transportation and Communication of Perú
- Ministry of Women and Social Development of Peru
Legislative branch of the government of Peru
Judicial branch of the government of Peru
- Judicial system of Peru
- Constitutional Court of Peru - interprets the constitution on matters of individual rights
- Supreme Court of Peru - located in the Palace of Justice
- Superior Courts of Justice of Peru preside over the Judicial Districts of Peru
- Courts of First Instance of Peru hold jurisdiction over each province
- Courts of Peace of Peru each have jurisdiction over a single district
- Courts of First Instance of Peru hold jurisdiction over each province
- Superior Courts of Justice of Peru preside over the Judicial Districts of Peru
Foreign relations of Peru
International organization membership
The Republic of Peru is a member of:[1]
Law and order in Peru
- Capital punishment in Peru
- Constitution of Peru
- Crime in Peru
- Human rights in Peru
- Law enforcement in Peru
- Nationality law of Peru
Military of Peru
Local government in Peru
History of Peru
By period
- Ancient civilizations of Peru
- Inca Empire
- Viceroyalty of Peru
- Peruvian War of Independence
- Guano era in Peru
- War of the Pacific
- Colombia-Peru War
- Ecuadorian–Peruvian War
- Internal conflict in Peru
- Peruvian political crisis
By subject
- Agricultural history of Peru
- Demographic history of Peru
- Economic history of Peru
- Homosexuality in ancient Peru
- Military history of Peru
By type of event
Culture of Peru
- Architecture of Peru
- Cuisine of Peru
- Festivals in Peru
- Languages of Peru
- Media in Peru
- Metrication in Peru
- National symbols of Peru
- Coat of arms of Peru
- Flag of Peru
- National anthem of Peru
- Cockade of Peru (unofficial national symbol)
- People of Peru
- Prostitution in Peru
- Public holidays in Peru
- Records of Peru
- Scouting and Guiding in Peru
- Television in Peru
- World Heritage Sites in Peru
Art in Peru
Religion in Peru
Sports in Peru
Economy and infrastructure of Peru
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 54th (fifty-fourth)
- Agriculture in Peru
- Banking in Peru
- Communications in Peru
- Companies of Peru
- Currency of Peru: Sol
- ISO 4217: PEN
- Economic history of Peru
- Energy in Peru
- Health care in Peru
- Mining in Peru
- Peru Stock Exchange
- Tourism in Peru
- Transport in Peru
- Water resources management in Peru
Education in Peru
See also
- Index of Peru-related articles
- Iperu, tourist information and assistance
- List of international rankings
- List of Peru-related topics
- Member state of the United Nations
- Outline of geography
- Outline of South America
References
- ^ "Peru". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 13, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
External links
- Government
- (in Spanish) Web portal of the Peruvian Government
- (in Spanish) Directory of Peruvian Government websites
- General reference
- BBC country profile of Peru
- Peru. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency.
- Encyclopædia Britannica entry on Peru
- Peru web directory Archived 2008-10-15 at the Wayback Machine
- Other
- Peru travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Outline of Peru at Curlie