Info about Peru
The National Beauty of Peru
Peru, officially called the Republic of Peru, is one of the most fascinating countries on earth. It is a little country in the westernmost corner of South America. It is near Ecuador and Columbia, and it is home to the ancient Inca civilization, a civilization that mirrored the sophistication of modern Western civilization in many ways, including a universal healthcare system. The Spanish Empire conquered the territory in the 16th century, and it has had Spanish influence ever sense, including in its cuisine. Peru has had wild ups and downs since achieving independence in 1821.
There are 25 region of Peru, and it is a representative democratic republic like the United States and Mexico. It has a wild range of territories from mountains, tropical forests, and arid plains. However, around 1/3 of the country falls below the poverty level, which is a stain on the national consciousness. Its main industries are agriculture, mining, fishing, and manufacturing, but it is well-known for its natural beauty in its animals and plants, flora and fauna, and wide variance in terrain. There are about 30 million people in Peru, and 1/3 is below the poverty level. There are people from America, Europe, Africa, and Asia in Peru. It is a very culturally diverse country. A large number of Peruvians speak native languages like Quechua. Art, cuisine, music, and literature are thriving in the native disciplines from which they emerged. Peru has a famous history an eclectic artistic background that includes pottery, textiles, jewelry, and sculpture. Much of the art that came after the 16th century was influenced by Spanish religious traditions and forced conversion.
Spaniards introduced writing to the region in the 16th century. Some of its most famous writers include Ciro Alegria, Jose Maria Arguedas, and Cesar Vallego. Mario Vargas Llosa became a very famous writer emerging from the Latin American Boom period of output in Peru. Peruvian cuisine is strongly based on Spanish food. Some of the most common dishes include anticuchos, humitas, and pachamanca. There are so many plants available for cooking in Peru because of the wide variety of climate variance throughout the country. Peruvian music has been influenced by Andean, Spanish, and African influences, and it has a very unique sound. Some of the most common instruments include the quena and tinya. There are also a whole host of folk dances like the marinera, tondero, danza de Tijeras, huayno, and diablada. Peru is known around the world for its distinctive artwork, which is a mixture of all cultures, but it is influenced most by native culture and Spanish culture. There is a lot of Catholic artwork that has a distinctly native feel to it. The predominat religion in the country is Catholicism, and this is evident in the artwork. Literacy is around 92% which is very high for a country with so many people. Poor achievement in school is tied to malnutrition so the socioeconomically poor are at a disadvantage in the compulsory schooling in Peru. Peru, unfortunately, has one of the highest death rates in all the Americas combined, with infant mortality soaring at 21 infant deaths per 1,000 births. This one small taint doesn’t diminish the high artistic output of such a beautiful country with such distinguishing flora and fauna.
Peruvian handicrafts are lauded worldwide for their continuing innovation in the arts and crafts, and many fair trade organizations supply goods directly from Peru. These goods are almost on par with Navajo handicrafts for popularity and uniqueness because of the color combinations, quality, and distinction compared to other countries’ output.