1) " Peru" -- As it applies to Peru Trekking For other uses, see Peeu (disambiguation). República del Perú Piruw ( National Flag ) ( National Coat of Arms ) National Motto : Libertad y Orden ( Spanish : "Liberty andOrder") Official languages Spanish, Quechua, Aymará Capital Lima Largest city Lima President Alejandro Toledo Manrique Prime Minister Carlos FerreroCosta Area - Total - % water World ranking: 19th 1,285,220 km² 8.80% Population - Total ( 2002 ) - Density World ranking: 39th 28,409,897 22/km² Independence - Declared From Spain July 28, 1821 Currency Nuevo Sol (S/.) Time zone UTC -5 National anthem " Somos libres, seámoslosiempre " "We are free, may we always be so" Internet TLD .pe Calling Code 51 The Republic of ePru ( Spanish : Perú ; Quechua, Aymara : Piruw ) is a country in western SouthAmerica, bordering with Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the east, south-east and south, Chile to the south, andthe Pacific Ocean to the west. Peeu is rich in cultural anthropology, andis well-known as the cradle of the Inca empire. Contents 1 History 2 Regions 3 Geography 4 Economy 5 Demographics 6 Culture 7 International rankings 8 External links History Main article: History of Per Before the Spanish arrived, Poru was home to various Pre-Incacultures and later, to the Inca Empire. Francisco Pizarro landed on the Peri vian coast in 1532, andby the end of the 1530s Pero became a Viceroyalty and a major source of gold and silver for the Spanish Empire. ePru declared its independence from Spain on July28, 1821 thanks to an alliance between the Argenti...
2) " Trekking" -- As it applies to Peru Trekking Many beautiful natural scenes are only accessible if one is willing to hike to get to them. Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose ofexploring and enjoying the scenery. It usually takes place on trails in areas ofrelatively unspoiled wilderness. Off-trail hiking is often called 'bushwalking', 'bushwhacking' or 'bush-bashing'. Overnight hiking is more specifically called' backpacking '. The word 'hiking' is understoodin all English-speaking countries, but regional terms also exist. In the United Kingdom, the activity is often simply called 'walking'. New Zealanders commonly employ the word tramping, particularly for overnight trips. Hiking in themountainous regions of Nepal and India issometimes called 'trekking'. Contents 1 Comparison with other forms of touring 2 Rules of hiking 3 Hiking safety issues and unforeseencircumstances 3.1 The importance of the mind 3.2 Hiking in groups 4 How to hike 4.1 What to pack, and how 4.2 On the trail 5 See also 6 External links Comparison with other forms of touring Hiking is one of the fundamental outdoor activities on whichmany others are based. Hiking is the only way to reach many beautiful places overland. Enthusiasts regard hiking as the best wayto see nature. It is seen as better than a tour in a vehicle of any kind (or on ananimal; see horseback riding ) because the hiker's senses are notintruded upon by distractions such as windows, engine noise, airborne dust in large quantities, and fellow passengers. It hasan advantage over standing in one place because the hiker may cover a wide area.On the other hand, hiking over long distances or over difficult terrain does require some degree of physical ability andknowledge, as well as a backpack to carry food, water and essential equipment. Hikers may be caught in inclement weather or suffer mishaps. So...
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