Almost one third of the nation's population lives in the Lima and Callao Metropolitan Area. Socioeconomic and cultural indicators are increasingly important as identifiers. For example, Peruvians of Amerindian descent who have adopted aspects of Hispanic culture also are considered "mestizo". With economic development, access to education, intermarriage, and largescale migration from rural to urban areas, a more homogeneous national culture is developing, mainly along the relatively more prosperous coast.
Language Peru has two official languages-- Spanish and the foremost indigenous language, Quechua. Spanish is used by the government and the media and in education and commerce. But yes, Peruvians can be of Chinese descent. Peruvians are ethnically very diverse and have been for centuries. The first Chinese laborers arrived in the mid s to Peru. Nowadays, about one million Peruvians have Chinese descent, mostly mixed with other ethnicities.
The best option for ethnicity or race questions is to look at self-identification. In the most recent census , 5. Hiking and outdoor enthusiasts have no shortage of areas in Peru to explore.
Peru Tourism. Visit Peru. Peru was home to various Indigenous groups and thus, widespread cultural diversity, prior to its colonization by Spain. Visitors to Peru will experience diversity in language, religious practices, dress, cultural traditions and cuisine. For example, throughout history and into modern day, African-Peruvians have experienced unequal access to healthcare, economic and educational opportunities.
Generally speaking, visitors from the U. Visiting rural areas may bring about more stares or questions for students with diverse racial identities. This is particularly true in more rural areas where women are expected to maintain the home and raise children while men work outside the home and generally do not engage in housework or cooking.
Due to the historic and ancient nature of many sites frequented by students and tourists throughout the country, students with limited physical abilities will find navigating this terrain to be challenging. There are very few places that are known to provide accommodations for those with little mobility, so if you are a student that identifies as such, be sure to consult with your program or in-country staff for additional information.
Afro-Peruvians: Minority Rights Group. Mestizo mixed Amerindian and white Spanish official You cannot always predict everything that may occur during your time abroad, but taking the proper measures to ensure your health and safety in Peru will lessen the risk of health and safety issues. Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina. It is made up of a variety of landscapes, from mountains and beaches to deserts and rain forests. Most people live along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, where the capital, Lima, is located.
Along Peru's west coast is a narrow strip of desert 1, miles 2, kilometers long. The coastal desert makes up only about 10 percent of Peru, but it is home to more than half of all Peruvians. The world's largest rain forest, the Amazon, covers nearly half of Peru.
Called the selva in Spanish, this huge jungle, which also covers half of Brazil, is home to plants and animals that do not live anywhere else on Earth. Some scientists think there may even be Indian tribes there that have never seen the outside world. The second highest mountain range in the world runs through Peru.
These peaks, called the Andes, are so tall and forbidding that the ancient Inca people thought they were gods. They run from north to south and can be seen from Peru's beaches 50 miles 80 kilometers to the west. The people of Peru are a mix of many different cultures, including Indians, Spaniards and other Europeans, descendants of African slaves, and Asians. Until recently, most people lived in the countryside.
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