An enlargeable map of the Republic of Peru

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Peru:

Peru country located in western South America, on the Pacific Coast, north of Chile. Peruvian territory was home to several ancient cultures. Ranging from the Norte Chico civilization in the 32nd century BC, the oldest civilization in the Americas and one of the five cradles of civilization, to the Inca Empire, the largest state in pre-Columbian America, the territory now including Peru has one of the longest histories of civilization of any country, tracing its heritage back to the 4th millennia BCE. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty, which included most of its South American colonies. After achieving independence in 1821, Peru has undergone periods of political unrest and fiscal crisis as well as periods of stability and economic upswing.

General reference

An enlargeable relief map of Peru

Geography of Peru

An enlargeable topographic map of Peru

Geography of Peru

 Brazil 2,995 km
 Colombia 1,800 km
 Ecuador 1,420 km
 Bolivia 1,075 km
 Chile 171 km

Environment of Peru

An enlargeable satellite image of Peru

Natural geographic features of Peru

Regions of Peru

Administrative divisions of Peru

Administrative divisions of Peru

Regions of Peru

Regions of Peru Peru is divided into 25 regions and the province of Lima.

Provinces of Peru

Provinces of Peru

Districts of Peru

Districts of Peru

Municipalities of Peru

Municipalities of Peru

Demography of Peru

Demographics of Peru

Neighbours of Peru

Peru is bordered by:

Government and politics of Peru

Branches of the government of Peru

Executive branch of the government of Peru

Legislative branch of the government of Peru

Judicial branch of the government of Peru

Foreign relations of Peru

International organization membership

The Republic of Peru is a member of:[1]

Law and order in Peru

Military of Peru

Local government in Peru

History of Peru

By period

By subject

By type of event

Culture of Peru

Culture of Peru

Art in Peru

Religion in Peru

Religion in Peru

Sports in Peru

Sports in Peru

Economy and infrastructure of Peru

Economy of Peru

Education in Peru

Education in Peru

See also

Peru

References

  1. "Peru". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 13, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.

Wikimedia Atlas of Peru

Government
  • (in Spanish) Web portal of the Peruvian Government
  • (in Spanish) Directory of Peruvian Government websites
General reference
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