History of Peru - Wikipedia
WEBIt dominated a territory that included (from north to south) the southwest part of Ecuador, part of Colombia, the main territory of Peru, the northern part of Chile, and the northwest part of Argentina; and from east to west, from the southwest part of Bolivia to the Amazonian forests.
Peru - Wikipedia
WEBPeru, [e] officially the Republic of Peru, [f] is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.
History of Peru | Flag, Map, Independence, & Summary
WEBIts territory included all of South America except Venezuela and Portuguese Brazil. Although ranching, agriculture, and commerce were carried on, the mining of precious metals, particularly silver, was the basic industry, making the colony the most important in the Spanish empire.
Peru | History, Flag, People, Language, Population, Map, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Peru, country in western South America. Except for the Lake Titicaca basin in the southeast, its borders lie in sparsely populated zones. Peru has a great diversity of climates, ways of life, and economic activities. The capital is Lima. Learn more about the country, including its history, geography, and culture.
Peru - New World Encyclopedia
WEBPeru's territory has an area of 496,225 square miles (1,285,216 square kilometers). It is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia on the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and Chile and Bolivia to the south. To the west lies the Pacific Ocean.
Peru’s political crisis, explained - Vox
WEBJan 29, 2023 · After an attempted self-coup ending in the arrest of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo in December, longstanding political and social tensions in Peru have resulted in popular unrest and a...
Peru - The World Factbook
WEBIntroduction. Background. Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peru declared its independence in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces were defeated in 1824.
Peru Summary - The World Factbook
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Peru declared its independence from Spain in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces were defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980.
Geographic Information About the Country of Peru - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 17, 2020 · Peru is a country located on the western side of South America between Chile and Ecuador. It also shares borders with Bolivia, Brazil, and Colombia and has a coastline along the South Pacific Ocean. Peru is the fifth most populous country in Latin America and it is known for its ancient history, varied topography, and …
Peru Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJun 27, 2023 · Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean is, Lima - the capital, the largest and the most populous city of Peru. Lima is also the 4th largest city in South America and the 2nd largest city in the Americas. It is the administrative, cultural, educational, commercial and economic hub of the nation.