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    Peru is different than other Latin American countries because of its immense diversity. Immigrants from all different origins, come together and contribute something special to the original Peruvian culture and cuisine. In Peru, each group of people is different. However, when they arrive in the United States, they are seen as Peruvian. These Peruvians are identified by their country, rather than what region they come from. When they come to America the fear and anxiety of assimilating to a foreign

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    Geography Peru

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    Peru is a larger country in western South America but its only 3.2% of the area is under crops. The geographic coordinates of Peru are 100 S, 760 W. about 13% to GDP and employs about 30% of the workforce. It has a surface area of 1285216 square km making it the fourth largest Latin American nation. Its population of 22,767,543 in July 1992. & ranks fifth in the subcontinent. Peru is an extremely diverse country culturally and ecologically and has a huge biodiversity. Peru is a net importer

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    We lived in a mixed of culture where we can find a variety of nationalities. Sometimes it is fascinating to wonder how people have different cultures, customs and values. I personality experienced endless events where my values clashed with someone else’s. Immigrating to this country and going to school with different nationalities helped me obviously to understand the distinctions we have culturally. It’s was difficult to adjusting and also learning about all these different cultures and I came

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    Peru Flags

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    in different continents but their national flags are similar and difference at the same time. Many Thai people have heard of Peru which is located in western of South Africa, but there are less people that have heard about Latvia which is located in Baltic region of Northern Europe. There is a connection point between Peru and Latvia that is their specific cultures. Peru is famous about their culture that based on traditional culture of Spain. Primitive Art of Peruvians are ancient pottery, fabric

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    The Rise Of Machu Picchu

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    Machu Picchu is located Peru, South America. When the Spanish came , they killed off the Inca. The Inca were a very cultural tribe. Many years later, explorers were trying to find Machu Picchu. After finding Machu Picchu, tourist now come visit. Machu Picchu has significance as a travel destination. The Inca was the tribe living in Machu Picchu. In source 1, Hiram Bingham was not sure who built Machu Picchu , why they built Machu Picchu , and when they built Machu Picchu. Peru is known for it’s mountains

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    Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. According to machupicchu.org, “The Lost City of Machu Picchu is a mysterious wonder; the Incas built there a city of stone, without the aid of wheels or iron tools. This is the best example of Inca engineering.” I find it interesting that Machu Picchu was abandoned for 400 years. I will describe the theories of why Machu Picchu came to be and was abandoned. Scholars believe Machu Picchu was built for King Pachacutec around 1450. Machu

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    Ecuador

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    nation people, or other social group. The history of cultures across the globe expose mankind to insight and a better comprehension of why and how varying traditions and habits are formed. To illustrate this point, a look into the cultures of Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. To begin, fringing the western coast of South America, Ecuador. Ecuador, albeit small, is entrenched in culture. Having over 15 million citizens, this mostly Spanish-speaking

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    Climate Change and Peru Peru has many ecotourism attractions, such as the lost city of Machu Picchu, the Andes Mountain, as well as the Amazon Rainforest. All of these natural landmarks are adversely affected by climate change. Machu Picchu is eroded by tourists as well as by changes in geography. Not only are the glaciers in Andes Mountains being melted due to global warming, but the general population, whose water supply is from said glaciers, are being affected as well. The Amazon Rainforest

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    The Influence of Japanese Migration in the Peru When Japanese first emigrated to Peru, they were called “Nikkeijin” which means Japanese people. Because of the difference between ingredients in Peru and Japan, those migrate took in elements of Peruvian culture while continuing to observe Japanese customs, they combined native ingredients with their own cooking techniques, in the area of food in particular, this meeting of cultures has bred what is known as Nikkei culture or cuisine. With the development

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    was my favorite and only dance for me. My special talent is that I am able to dance Marinera very well. Marinera is a romantic dance, that is danced by two people with white handkerchiefs and a hat. Marinera is a very common dance in northern Peru. Marinera is a dance that is assumed to show people how a long time ago the boys would always dance Marinera to get the girl. Marinera is showing how the boy wishes to start a relationship with the girl, but the girl pretends to ignore him, because

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