Peru

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Peru?Approximately 32.6 million people
2. How big is Peru?1,285,216 km² (496,225 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Peru?Lima
4. What language do people speak in Peru?Spanish (official), Quechua, Aymara, and other Indigenous languages
5. What are the three main regions of Peru?Peru has a desert coast, tall Andes mountains, and a big Amazon rainforest.
6. Why is Peru known for its ancient history?Peru has the oldest civilization in the Americas, the Caral‑Supe, and later famous cultures like the Nazca, Moche, and Inca.

Caral-Supe Civilization: The earliest known civilization in the Americas, dating back to the 10th millennium BCE.
Andes Mountains: A major mountain range running along the western coast of South America, forming a significant part of Peru's geography.
Viceroyalty of Peru: The administrative region established by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century, with its capital in Lima.
Pacific Pumas: A political and economic grouping of Latin American countries along the Pacific coast focused on growth and integration.