Information about Peru

The Inca people dominated the region for several centuries. The civilization had an important heyday in art, astronomy and medicine. Nevertheless at the beginning of XVIth century the region was conquered by the Spanish. Lima was founded in 1535 and turned into the Capital of the Virreinato of Peru. Spain dominated for three centuries and used the deposits of Plata to finance its struggle against France, England and the Netherlands. Peru initiated its struggle to achieve its Independence in the beginning of the XIXth century.

The independence of Peru was declared and directed by General José de San Martín in 1821 and consolidated by Simón Bolívar in 1824. Two important battles had Peruvians, Bolivians, Argentinians and Chileans against the Spanish army, where they fought for their independence. The battles were, the Battle of Junín that took place on August 6, 1824 and the battle of Ayacucho on December 9 of the same year, where the Spanish army was defeated.

Characteristcs Of Peru

Official name: República del Perú

Population: 27,483, 864 inhabitants

Capital: Lima ( Founded January 18, 1535 by Francisco Pizarro)

Important cities: Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura, Iquitos, Huancayo, Cusco, Huaraz.

Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara and other native languages are recognized where they are spoken.

Latitude-longitude: 10G S, 76G W

Currency: Nuevo Sol. (S/)