The current state flag of Peru was officially adopted on February 25, 1825.
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The colors are said to symbolize the Incas and their lasting impact on the country. Also, red and white are the colors chosen by Jose de San Martin, The Liberator. The coat of arms (not on the national flag) features a llama and chichona tree, important symbols of Peru, and a centered cornucopia representing prosperity.
President:
President Alan Garcia Perez since 28, July 2006.
Capital: The capital of Peru is Lima.
One of the most famuos landmarks of Peru is Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu (also referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”) was built sometime around 1450 and is believed to have been originally created as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti. It is Peru’s most visited tourist attraction and is located nearly eight thousand feet above sea level on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley, about fifty miles northwest of Cusco.
Money: Money that Peru uses is Nuevo Sol. 100 Nuevo Sol's = 35.67 U.S dollars.
History: 5 intresting facts about Peru:
Peru declared independence from Spain on 28th July 1821. However, it gained recognition only on 9th December 1824.
Peruvian territory served as the home of Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
Caral is believed to have been built between 2627 BC and 2000 BC, making it the oldest city in the Americas as well as one of the oldest cities in the world.
Mining of metals, petroleum, fishing, textiles, clothing and food processing form the major industries in Peru
Lake Titicaca, which Peru shares with Bolivia, holds the distinction of being the largest lake in South America, along with being the highest navigable lake in the world.
Food:
Arroz con Pollo: Boiled chicken seasoned with a green sauce. Served always with green rice (rice cooked with albahaca)
Anticuchos: marinated grilled beef heart.
Carapulca: It is made from dried and diced potatoes with pork, steak and rice.
CauCau: Consists of tripe and diced potatoes
Escabeche de pescado: Boiled fish seasoned with onions, aji and lemon juice
Ocopa: boiled potatoes in a seasoned sauce of cheese and nuts
Papa la Huancaina: Potatoes served with a special spicy sauce, olives, lettuce and egg.
Papa Rellena: meat-stuffed potato patties.
Parihuela: Fish, shrimp crabs, mussels and octopus. Served with yuca and rice.
Roast cuy, or guinea pig, is considered a delicacy, and is traditionally served for very special occasions.
What I learned:
I have learned alot of things about Peru during this project. I learned that the Peruvian money is called Nuevo Sol and that 100 Nuevo Sol's = 35.67 U.S dollars. I also learned a lot of intresting facts about Peru like that Peru declared independence from Spain on 28th July 1821. However, it gained recognition only on 9th December 1824. Also that mining of metals, petroleum, fishing, textiles, clothing and food processing form the major industries in Peru. Another, which is my favorite, Lake Titicaca, which Peru shares with Bolivia, holds the distinction of being the largest lake in South America, along with being the highest navigable lake in the world.
I also learned about many intresting foods like Arroz con Pollo which is Boiled chicken seasoned with a green sauce. Served always with green rice (rice cooked with albahaca). Arroz con Pollo means Rice with chicken and i knew that because i learned both those words in spanish class. Another intresting dish is Roast cuy, or guinea pig, which is considered a delicacy, and is traditionally served for very special occasions. I also learned a lot about one of Peru's most famous landmarks Machu Picchu (also referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”) which was built sometime around 1450 and is believed to have been originally created as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti.
Flag:
The current state flag of Peru was officially adopted on February 25, 1825.
The colors are said to symbolize the Incas and their lasting impact on the country. Also, red and white are the colors chosen by Jose de San Martin, The Liberator. The coat of arms (not on the national flag) features a llama and chichona tree, important symbols of Peru, and a centered cornucopia representing prosperity.
President:
President Alan Garcia Perez since 28, July 2006.
Capital: The capital of Peru is Lima.
One of the most famuos landmarks of Peru is Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu (also referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”) was built sometime around 1450 and is believed to have been originally created as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti. It is Peru’s most visited tourist attraction and is located nearly eight thousand feet above sea level on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley, about fifty miles northwest of Cusco.
Money: Money that Peru uses is Nuevo Sol. 100 Nuevo Sol's = 35.67 U.S dollars.
History: 5 intresting facts about Peru:
Food:
What I learned:
I have learned alot of things about Peru during this project. I learned that the Peruvian money is called Nuevo Sol and that 100 Nuevo Sol's = 35.67 U.S dollars. I also learned a lot of intresting facts about Peru like that Peru declared independence from Spain on 28th July 1821. However, it gained recognition only on 9th December 1824. Also that mining of metals, petroleum, fishing, textiles, clothing and food processing form the major industries in Peru. Another, which is my favorite, Lake Titicaca, which Peru shares with Bolivia, holds the distinction of being the largest lake in South America, along with being the highest navigable lake in the world.
I also learned about many intresting foods like Arroz con Pollo which is Boiled chicken seasoned with a green sauce. Served always with green rice (rice cooked with albahaca). Arroz con Pollo means Rice with chicken and i knew that because i learned both those words in spanish class. Another intresting dish is Roast cuy, or guinea pig, which is considered a delicacy, and is traditionally served for very special occasions. I also learned a lot about one of Peru's most famous landmarks Machu Picchu (also referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”) which was built sometime around 1450 and is believed to have been originally created as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti.
Score: 162/150