Peru Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Land Size of Peru : 1.28 million sq km Climate / Weather of Peru : varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Population of Peru : 27,544,305 (July 2004 est.) Capital City of Peru : Lima GDP of Peru : $146.9 billion (2003 est.) Main Industries : mining of metals, petroleum, fishing, textiles, clothing, food processing, cement, auto assembly, steel, shipbuilding, metal fabrication Agricultural products : coffee, cotton, sugarcane, rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, plantains, coca; poultry, beef, dairy products, wool; fish Currency of Peru : nuevo sol (PEN) MAKE A PROJECT P. Anna Paddon BC Canada. Education Revision Large Transportation Projects Impartial Reviews Elect as MLA Cowichan May 14 2013
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Peru
Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador
Land Size of Peru : 1.28 million sq km Climate / Weather of Peru : varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Population of Peru : 27,544,305 (July 2004 est.) Capital City of Peru : LimaGDP of Peru : $146.9 billion (2003 est.)Main Industries : mining of metals, petroleum, fishing, textiles, clothing, food processing, cement, auto assembly, steel, shipbuilding, metal fabricationAgricultural products : coffee, cotton, sugarcane, rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, plantains, coca; poultry, beef, dairy products, wool; fish Currency of Peru : nuevo sol (PEN)Main Colors of Peru Flag : Red and Whitehttp://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/peru-flag.htm
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History of Peru & its Flag South America - Concise History of the Mesoamerican civilisations Mesoamericans were the ancient civilisations of South America which is now divided into 12 independent countries
consisting of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela
The diverse civilizations of ancient Mesoamerica included the Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, Incas and Mayans
5000-1200 BCThe Ancestors of the people of South America were believed to have been nomadic Asian hunter-gatherers who crossed over the frozen Bering Strait and into North America. From there they traveled to the lands of South America and were the descendents of the great Mesoamerican civilisations and established corn cultivation, pottery and the use of stone tools
The Olmecs - 1200 BC- 300 ADThe Olmecs were the first true civilisation of South America and were the ancestors of the later cultures
The Mayan Civilisation - 300 - 1500'sThe Mayans empire covered Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. The Mayans developed astronomy and hieroglyphic writing
The Toltec Civilisation - 900's - 1100'sThe Toltecs ruled Mexico and Guatemala from the 10th to the 12th century
The Aztec Civilisation - 1100'S- 1500'SThe Aztecs' rose to power in Mexico during the 12th and 13th centuries and remained in control until the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th Century
The Inca Civilisation - 1438 - 1535The empire of the Incas covered Peru, Bolivia, northern Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador. The amazing rise of the Incas was achieved in less than one hundred years and covered an area of nearly 400,000 square miles
The Spanish conquistadors - 1535The later civilisations of South America abruptly ended in 1535 when the Spanish conquistadors seized control
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History of Peru & its Flag Concise History of Peru & its Flag 1200s-1500s The Incan Indians built a great empire in Peru
1520s The Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro led an expedition into Peru
1530s Pizarro conquered the Inca and made Peru a Spanish colony
1535 Pizarro founded Lima
1780 The Mestizos, led by Tupac Amaru, revolted against the rule of Spain1781 The Spanish captured and executed Tupac Amaru and crushed the uprising
1810 - Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon
1820 Jose de San Martin of Argentina invaded Peru to free the Peruvians from the Spanish rule
1821 Peru declared its independence from Spain
1823 Simon Bolivar led an army from Venezuela and Colombia into Peru to help fight the Spanish
1824 Antonio Jose de Sucre defeated the Spanish at Ayacucho
1826 Spain surrendered
1827 General Jose de la Mar became the first Peruvian president
1879 Spain recognizes the independence of Peru
1879 Peru went to war with Chile to aid Bolivia
1881 Chile occupied Lima
1883 The Treaty of Ancon ended the war - Chile was allowed to keep the Peruvian province of Tacna
1929 Chile returned Tacna to Peru
1975 Quechua, the language of the Inca, was made an official language along with Spanish of PeruMAKE A PROJECTP. Anna Paddon BC Canada. Education Revision Large Transportation Projects Impartial Reviews Elect P. Anna Paddon as MLA Cowichan May 14 2013 Email: [email protected]
Peru Flag Vexillology
Flag of Peru - Description of the Peru Flag
As the above picture of the Peru Flag indicates the overall background is Red and white
The Peruvian Flag is described as three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red with the Peruvian coat of arms centered in the white band
The Meaning & History of the Peru coat of arms features:
A shield with the image of a vicuna which is llama-like ruminant mammal of the central Andes which possesses a fine silky fleece
A cinchona tree (the source of quinine)
A yellow cornucopia spilling out gold coins - a cornucopia is a cone-shaped ornament or receptacle with overflowing contents signifying prosperity - it is also called horn of plenty
All of theses items are framed by a green wreath symbolic of economy for the Tupac Katari ( an indigenous people of Peru )
According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Peru flag represent the following:
White - peace and honesty
Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
The basic style shown in the picture of the Peru flag is described as Emblem -reflecting the central design of the flag pattern
All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right
The shape and flag ratio of the Peruvian flag is described as 2:3 ( length 1½ times the height )
The emblem on the Peru flag pictures the Peruvian coat of arms
The flag was officially adopted on February 25, 1825
Flag Terminology - Did you Know ?
The design and description uses specific flag terminology based on Heraldic principles Animal blazons should always appear with the heads facing the flag - staff side The Study of the Flags is called Vexillology Your interest in flags makes you a Vexillologist!
Terminology & Etiquette in Peru Flag display
Hoist - the act or function of raising the Peru flag, as on a rope Half Staff or Half Mast - the Peru flag is hoisted to half of the potential height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning Performed by first raising the Peru flag to the top, then lowering the Peru Flag halfwayDistress - denoted by flying the Peru flag upside-down Manner of hoisting - The Peru flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously No disrespect should be shown to the Peru flag The Peru flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way The Peru flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature The Peru flag should be hoisted first and lowered last International Flag relating to Peru Flag usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace We hope that the presentation of facts and information regarding Peru Flag Etiquette has provided a useful resourceMAKE A PROJECTP. Anna Paddon BC Canada. Education Revision Large Transportation Projects Impartial Reviews Elect
Peru exploring JV options..By Kathrine Schmidt and news wires 10 January 2012 23:58 GMT Petrobras and Petroperu are in talks to form a joint venture, among the investment opportunities potentially in the works for the Andean nation, a top official said Tuesday. Humberto Campodonico, chief executive at Petroperu, told Lima-based radio station Radioprogramas that the agreement would be similar to one signed on 7 January with Venezuela, Bloomberg reported.
mailto:?subject=Gran Tierra's Peru farm-in approved
, Bill Lehane
10 January 2012 09:23 GMT
Gran Tierra Energy has received final approval for its farm-in to Peru’s Block 95 after waiting a whole year for the permits
Land Size of Peru : 1.28 million sq km Climate / Weather of Peru : varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Population of Peru : 27,544,305 (July 2004 est.) Capital City of Peru : LimaGDP of Peru : $146.9 billion (2003 est.)Main Industries : mining of metals, petroleum, fishing, textiles, clothing, food processing, cement, auto assembly, steel, shipbuilding, metal fabricationAgricultural products : coffee, cotton, sugarcane, rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, plantains, coca; poultry, beef, dairy products, wool; fish Currency of Peru : nuevo sol (PEN)Main Colors of Peru Flag : Red and White
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