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Peru

Intro Video • http: //bit. ly/164 gon 4 • Machu Pichu Video • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=S 9 QZGfl. Wt. EE • Maybe…still need to preview

Geography • 3 rd largest county in South America

Size • 496, 226 square miles • Idaho 83, 557 square miles

Land Features • 3 Land Regions • West (Costa) narrow dry coastal area • Center (Sierra) high Andes mountains • East (Selva) tropical lowlands

Geography • Forests cover ½ of the country • Only 3% of the land is good for farming • The population is concentrated in the west

Weather and Climate • Temperatures vary between mountains and jungles • In Lima, the capital city, the average annual temperature is 65°F • There is little rain along the coast • Mild earthquakes are common

A little bit of history… • Several of South America’s most advanced ancient cultures lived in Peru. • The last was the great Incan Empire. • 1532 the Spanish invaded. • They became the most rich and powerful colony in South America

A little bit of history… • 1821 Peru claimed independence from Spain • Struggled as they went through several different types of government and leaders • Economic troubles caused a very violent decade to overthrow the government. • After the overthrow, they still managed to keep democratic policy and elect a president who was able to get them out of economic trouble

Government • Republic • President holds executive power • Current president is Alejandro Toledo

How the government works • A republican form of government is a type of government in which the citizens of a country have an active role in the affairs of the government • The government is not headed by a hereditary ruler such as a king. • Divided into 24 departamentos (states) • Congress with 120 members

Economy • ½ of the population is in poverty • 1/3 of the workforce is in agriculture • Unfortunately, a lot of people make money selling drugs • Currency is the nuevo sol • 1 nuevo sol = 0. 36 USD

Education • Generally well educated • Public education is free • ½ of students continue into secondary education (also free)

Culture of Peru

Population • 28 million • Very ethnically diverse

Language • Spanish and many Indian languages are officially recognized • There about 40 Indian languages the are spoken • Everyone speaks Spanish and at least one Indian language

Learn some Spanish words • http: //www. 123 teachme. com/learn_spanish/spanish_vocabulary_for _children

Religion • Majority of the population is Roman Catholic • Many protestant and evangelical religions are gaining popularity

Attitudes • Strong willed and proud of their country • Have a strong desire to succeed despite challenges • Joking is common and somewhat expected • It is polite to show concern for family during conversation

Appearance • American styles of clothing is popular • Old or dirty clothing is considered bad taste

Food • Staples are rice, beans, fish and tropical fruits • Soups are also common meals • They purchase most of their food on a daily basis. • Do not stock up in a pantry • Proper table manners are important • Guests are expected to eat all the food that is offered

Recreation • Most popular sport is soccer • Basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics are also popular • Sunday is a day for family outings

Music • 3 popular instruments • Charango (guitar) • Antara (flutes tied together) • Quena (recorder) • Popular Dance is the cajon. • Music types: • Baile de las tijeras • Huayno

Cajon Sample of music and dance • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=nmf. He. UCd. Tso • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Aai. ZXi. Sm. Gx 8 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=aco. T 7 TX 0 Kb. Y • Start at 1: 30

Family • Families average 3 children • The father is the head of the family • Live humbly without many modern conveniences. • Independence day is one of the most important holidays (July 28) • Celebrated with fireworks and bands • Local holidays celebrate and honor patron saints or celebrate harvest seasons.

Color the Flag

Marbles • Draw a circle on the ground • Drop ten marbles inside the circle • Each person takes turns using a different marble to try to knock marbles out of the circle • For each marble you knock out of the circle you get a point • The winner is the person who knocks out the most marbles