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Peru
is a representative democratic republic divided into 25 regions. Its
geography varies from the arid plains of the Pacific coast to the peaks
of the Andes mountains and the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. It
is a developing country with a high Human Development Index score and a
poverty level around 36%. Its main economic activities include
agriculture, fishing, mining, and manufacturing of products such as
textiles.
The Peruvian population, estimated at 29.5 million, is multiethnic,
including Amerindians, Europeans, Africans, and Asians. The main spoken
language is Spanish, although a significant number of Peruvians speak
Quechua or other native languages. This mixture of cultural traditions
has resulted in a wide diversity of expressions in fields such as art,
cuisine, literature, and music.
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