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Politics of Peru

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Peru is a semi-presidential representative democratic republic with the Peruvian president being the head of state and the head of government. The state’s government is divided into three branches – the executive power, the legislative power, and the judicial power – each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities.Conten

Peruvian Economy

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The Peruvian economy is an emerging, social market economy highly dependent on foreign trade and classified as an upper middle income economy by the World Bank. The country has among other smaller sectors rich deposits of natural resources, huge agricultural potential, good fishing grounds, a traditional textile industry and enormous tourism cap…

The Weather and Climate in Peru

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Due to its diverse geographical conditions, Peru has a large diversity of climates; from desert climate to mountain climate to tropical climate and anything in between. So questions such as “What’s the best time to travel to Peru?” or “How is the weather in Peru in February? In December?” are impossible to answer.

Important Facts and Figures about Peru

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Peru Facts & Figures include detailed numbers, data, and stats, as well as lots of useful information about Peru related to the following topics: Geography of Peru, Peruvian government & administration, Peru’s national symbols, Peruvian economy, People of Peru, Health in Peru, Education in Peru, Infrastructure & Transport in Peru.

Peruvian Embassies & Consulates Worldwide

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Peru has Diplomatic Missions in many countries. Peruvians living abroad and travelers to Peru can get help and information in embassies and consulates around the world.

Peru Newsflash

New lizard species discovered in Peru

There is still so much new to find out about and see in Peru. Just recently Peruvian scientists discovered a...

Peru has the second-worst drivers in the world

For those living and driving in Peru it comes to no surprise. A recent study by Compare the Market, an...

Machu Picchu reopens for the first time after the social outbreak

The Ministry of Culture of Peru decided to re-open Machu Picchu after it was closed on January 21 because of...

Peru extends the state of emergency in 44 districts

The Peruvian government extended the "state of emergency" in 44 districts of the central departments of...

Peru Event Calendar

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Upcoming Events in Peru

01 May
Labor Day in Peru
01 May
Virgin of Chapi celebration in Arequipa
03 May
Festival of the Crosses
11 May
Mother's Day in Peru
19 May
Festival of the Lord of Torrechayoc in Urubamba
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Upcoming Events in Peru

Tourist Attractions & Sights in Peru

Machu Picchu

International Schools in Peru

International Christian School of Lima - ICS Lima

Peruvian Visa Types

Peruvian Digital Nomad Visa

Laws, Norms, Legal Codes & Decrees

Legislative Decree No. 1582 (Modification of the Peruvian Foreigner Law, Nov 2023)

Peruvian Cheese

Queso Rojo de Lluta

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The Mystery of the Nazca Lines in Peru

In the 1920s, when people first flew across southern Peru, they made an astonishing discovery. Stretching below them,…

Francisco Pizarro González (1474-1541)

Francisco Pizarro, a peasant from Spain, was one of the least well-equipped conquerors in history. However, in the name…

The colorful Fabrics and Textiles of Peru

Europe’s first knowledge of Peruvian textiles was acquired following the Spanish invasion of Peru in 1532, when the…

The Jeweled Frog and the Condor

By a quiet pond, at the side of a cloud-topped mountain in Peru, lived a small green frog and his large green family.…

Peruvian Economy

The Peruvian economy is an emerging, social market economy highly dependent on foreign trade and classified as an upper…