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Guinea Pigs In Peru
(Cuy) which are Guinea Pigs, are a big thing in Peru, they are a traditional Peruvian meal in Peru. It has been estimated that 65 million Guinea Pigs are consumed in the state of Peru!!! It’s said to have an amazing taste! Peru was officially declared as the world’s biggest producer of cocaine in 2013 by the United Nations. Lots of Wildlife and amazing moments have been experienced and discovered in Peru. Climbing and hiking are the most popular activities! (See picture #! below!)
The Amazon River, isn’t just the largest river in the World, but it is also the the river that is used for drainage in the whole world! Imagine it 60% of Peru is all the Amazon River!! The Amazon River plays a really big role. Many Marine lives are produced in it,
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There are large populations in certain places. The Palm Tree is another very common and very beautiful plant that you may plant indoors as well as outdoors. They are found on beaches, and are just plainly known as Palm Trees. Bromeliads are a very colorful type of plant that you may plant in your house or in gardens, they are easy to plant and maintain. And finally the most popular plant, Moss, Moss is actually also easily found here in North America. Moss usually grow in damp or shady locations, they are small flowerless …show more content…
People can work, as security guards at the plaza, which is the “mall”, photographers, police officers, there are painters, mechanics, pilots, and many more. They’re major religion in Peru, is the Roman Catholic, there are also Christian faiths. Apart from these religions, there are also Indigenous Peruvians. Some sports played in Peru are, Soccer, Volleyball, Cockfighting (chickens), racing, football. Cockfighting, is when 2 chickens are put together, and they like start reacting to each other, it’s like a fight. There are a few ways to transport in Peru. People may ride trains as transportation, but it is pretty limited. People can also fly in planes, and they can ride buses and cars. They may rent cars as well. These are traditions in Peru, that have been there for so long.

Peru got it’s name when the Spanish Conquistadors arrived in Central America, in 1521 to 1522. It’s is located in the Northern Western of South America. (look at pictures below) Peru is very oftenly known for it’s large climbing mountains, and rivers. The Amazon Rain Forest provides lots of life, and the Amazon River. This, is Peru, the state most known for

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