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Buenos
dias
A traditional Spanish
greeting in Peru.
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Peru’s flag is a vertical triband with red outer bands and a single white middle band. Depending on its use, it may
be defaced with different emblems, and has different names. The colors are meant to symbolize the Incan
people and their impact on Peru. The coat of arms features important symbols of the nation, including vicuña
and chichona tree, as well as a cornucopia that symbolizes prosperity.
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In Peru, people wear
ponchos, dresses, blankets,
sweaters, layered skirts,
tunics, hats, chullos and
other native pieces of
clothing. The traditional
costume of Peru is very
colorful and bright, it is
beautiful and very original
although the clothes are
quite thick.
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Machu Picchu is more than
7,000 feet above sea level in
the Andes Mountains; it is the
most visited tourist
destination in Peru and one of
the Seven Wonders of the
World. This ancient Incan site
was built around 1450AD.
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Peru is a colorful land of
textiles, ancient ruins, and
incredible culture. It’s also
home to one of America’s
favorite foods - Roasted
guinea pig (with its head intact).
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Ancient people living in the
Andes tamed llamas. Llamas
are important animals in Peru.
They are used as
transportation, their wool was
used for clothing / blankets,
and their meat for food.
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