Peru in short
Introduction
Peru is undoubtedly the most attractive country of South America. Its rich historical heritage, the diversity and the beauty of its natural areas and the sympathy of its inhabitants do of it one of the tourist destinations most significant of the South American continent.
Whatever your interest, you will find your account in Peru! History and archaeology? Peru abounds in sites and historic buildings! Nature? Peru is strewn with natural reserves where you will admire one of the most beautiful nature of planet! Sport and adventure? By foot, by horse or by car, on skis or a surf board, in water or the air, Peru will offer you the travel of your dreams!
Peru in figures
- Surface : 1.285.216 km2
- Inhabitants : 26 million inhabitants
- Capital : Lima
- Climax : Huascarán with 6.768 m
- Currency : the new sol
Language
Spanish is the official language of Peru. Two other languages - the quechua (language of Incas) and the aymara - are also spoken in the Andean areas. Aymara is spoken mainly in the area about the lake Titicaca.
In the Amazonian area, a quantity of other dialects have course, but Spanish is of use everywhere.
English in general is understood and spoken by the people in contact with the tourists. French is seldom understood. The knowledge of Spanish is thus required for those which want to learn how to know the in-depth country!
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