PBS
Pbs Commanding Heights: History of Peru
This PBS Commanding Heights site offers a timeline of historical and political events in Peru from 1910 to 2003.
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Truth and Reconcilliation Commission of Peru
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission studied the internal violence in Peru. Salomon Lerner, chairman of the Commission, said that "the two final decades of the 20th century are a mark of horror and disgrace for Peruvian society and...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Peru
This resource site in Spanish from the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes for the country of Peru. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Peru Communications
This chart summarizes communication facts of Peru including data on telephones, televisions, radios and internet usage.
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Agenda: Peru: Development Strategies for the 21st Century [Pdf]
Agenda: PERU is the principal program of FORO Nacional/Internacional, a non-profitmaking civil association established in Lima, Peru in November 1992. Its aims are to improve the prospects for development and democratic governance,...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Peru
This site provides a comprehensive overview of Peru's human rights issues, focusing specifically on those that developed under former President Alberto Fujimori. Links to documents, news releases, and reports are featured.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Peru
Provides an overview of the culture of Peru. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...
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Inter American Development Bank: Peru and the Idb
The IDB is a long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries as a multilateral finance institution for the development of the region. This site offers basic data on Peru as well as economic data. It also covers the operational...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Peru
Peru's cultural heritage is extensive and diverse, including important sites and artifacts from the ancient civilizations of the Moche and Nazca. However, these sites are being threatened by vandalism, invasion, looting, and illicit...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Peru
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Peru, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Peru
If you're doing a research paper on Peru, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
PBS
Language Crossing: Economy of Peru
Concise overview of the economy of Peru including natural resources, important cities, and economic progress.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Peru
Tables for the different climate regions in Peru show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this South American country.
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Alejandro Toledo, President of Peru
A biography of Toledo and how he is doing a poor job as president of Peru. The article describes how he was able to get elected in the 2000 campaign. The article is dated 2004.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Sur: Peru
This site has a map of Peru in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics addressed....
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Sacred Sites in Peru
This website shows the location of 41 sacred places in Peru on a map of South America.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Peru
Find all the basic data on Peru on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Peru
Kids learn about the Geography of Peru on this site. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population are also described.
World Food Programme
United Nations World Food Programme: Peru
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site covers why Peru's economic growth rate has not been sufficient to reduce poverty or food insecurity and the resultant migration...
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Enjoy Corp.: Lima, Peru Travel and Tour Information
Virtually explore the capital of Peru by reading about the history, attractions, climate, lodging and restaurants with typical food offerings. With the pictures and descriptions, get a feel of what Lima is really like!
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Paul Arnold: A Tale of Life in Peru by Franz Hoffmann
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Paul Arnold: A Tale of Life in Peru by Franz Hoffmann [1870], a novel about life in Peru.
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El Rincon Musical Peruano (Music of Peru)
Excellent Peruvian music resource. You'll listen to different melodies from Peru, presented with their lyrics and scores. The information is in English, French and Spanish. Includes ballads, carols, classics, cumbias, huaylas, huaynos,...
BBC
Bbc: Thousands Killed in Peru Landslide
This BBC article reports on the natural disaster that occurred in Peru in 1962 when a massive avalanche destroyed towns and villages with tons of snow, rocks, and mud.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: "There Was an Old Man of Peru" by Edward Lear
[To hear audio, use Chrome browser.] This site features the text and audio of the poem "There Was an Old Man of Peru" by Edward Lear.
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