...Arbasak 4/6/14 Peru The first inhabitants of Peru were nomadic hunter-gatherers who lived in caves in Peru's coastal regions. Though Peru was home to many diverse indigenous cultures throughout its history, Peru is famous for the Incan culture. When someone thinks about the past of Peru, the first thought for many is Inca civilization. Peru is also well known for its archaeological wealth. Many archaeologists find Peru’s ancient sites and cultures as endlessly fascinating equal to places like Mexico, Egypt, and the Mediterranean. Peru is still very rich in its old cultural architecture, seeing these sites are very rewarding. It's the multiple layers of great civilizations that make Peru so fascinating. Cobblestone streets preserve the era of the Conquistadors, the ruins of the lost city of Machu Pichu remind travelers of the once mighty Inca Empire, and the mysterious Nazca lines that remain unexplained today. Machu Pichu is one of the great wonders of the world and its surprised me how high the mountains peak. It sits 7,970 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level on the eastern slope of the Andes and overlooks the Urubamba River hundreds of feet below. Peru is located on South America's central Pacific coast. It is the twentieth-largest nation in the world, and borders Bolivia, Brazil, and Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. Lima is the capital of Peru and is located on the central coast. The size of Peru is 1,326,074 square kilometers (512,000 square miles) so Peru is about the size...
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...Leech Marty Scharman 3/23/2012 Uncontacted Natives of Peru There are many different tribes of people in South America. It is estimated that over one hundred uncontacted tribes exist today around the globe. There are approximately 15 tribes that take residence in Peru. These people have had no contact with the civilized world, and live what we would think is a primitive lifestyle. They have never influenced our way of life in any way. Besides this, many oil and logging companies want to go in to these areas and exploit the natural resources that they hold. This is very dangerous for these types of people, as they have had no contact with anyone from the outside world. These oil and logging companies present a huge threat to people that have never done anything to exploit us. Some people try to deny the fact that these people even exist. The president of Peru was quoted saying that because they are uncontacted people, there is no evidence that they even exist in these rainforest areas. He actually stated that these people were invented by people trying to save the rainforest, and nothing more. This man is obviously being persuaded to let these companies come in and exploit the land for its natural resources. No person would willingly put the lives of others at risk unless it was a for-profit venture. For the president of Peru to portray this message in a news article that would be read by most of the people in Peru is outrageous. Money is once again getting in the...
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...HISTORY The history of Peru spans several millennia. Peruvian territory was home to the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. It was conquered by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century, which established a Viceroyalty with jurisdiction over most of its South American domains. Independence was declared in 1821 but consolidated only after the Battle of Ayacucho, three years later. GEOGRAPHY Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America. Peru covers 1,285,220 km² (496,193 sq mi). It neighbors Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west CLIMATE The combination of tropical latitude, various mountain ranges, topography variations and two ocean currents (Humboldt and El Niño) gives Peru a large diversity of climates. DEMOGRAPHY Peru is a multicultural and multiethnic country. Peruvian census does not contain information about ethnicity so only rough estimates are available. Its population can be composed of Amerindians: 45%, mestizos: 37%, European: 15%, and Asians, Afro-Peruvians, and others: 3%.[1]. Amerindians are found in the southern Andes, though a large portion are also to be found in the southern and central coast due to the massive internal labor migration from remote Andean regions to coastal cities,during the past four decades. While the Andes are the "heart" of the indigenous...
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...Henry Collins MKTG 445 2/6/14 Super Foods: Camu Camu in Peru 1) “A food or ingredient that has not been used for consumption by humans in the European union before 1997” is how a Novel Food is defined. Camu Camu falls into this category. To me this seems slightly silly. Regardless, there are options available for the Camu Camu fruit to be used alternatively. As stated in the case, in addition to some research I have done online, Camu Camu can be used as a Superfood Powder. This is considered Category B – “a special benefit able to be obtained through the controlled consumption of certain substances in foodstuffs (Council Directive 2009). An example of this is Swisse Beauty Superfood Powder. That being said, one option for an alternative use of Camu Camu is classifying as a Nutritional Supplement. Additionally, Camu Camu could be used as a cosmetic product. (Safety assessments and composition reports need to be presented in order to gain approval). For example, there are many cosmetic lines based around vitamin C. Camu Camu contains up to 30 times more vitamin C than an orange does. I understand that these regulations are in order to insure the safety of the consumer and also the regions where the fruit is from (i.e. deforestation). We should be taking advantage of these super foods, and if we approach the situation with concern then I can’t see anything bad happening. To put things into perspective, it cannot really get much worse than what we are doing...
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...The Andes form the backbone of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. It is the longest unbroken mountain chain in the world, soaring higher than any range except the Himalayas in South Asia. Some of the Andes’ snowcapped peaks tower more than 20,000 feet (6,000 m) above sea level. The Andes have shaped not only the physical geography of the Andean nations, but also the economies and lifestyles of the people who make their homes in this region. The Andes stretch some 5,500 miles (8,850 km) all the way from the Caribbean Sea to the southernmost tip of South America. At places in Peru and Bolivia the mountain range is nearly 500 miles (800 km) wide. Its rocky walls divide the Andean nations into three distinct environments: coastal plain, highlands, and forest. Coastal Plain Between the mountains and the sea, a narrow plain stretches along the entire Pacific coast from Colombia to the southern end of Chile. At some points it is no more than a sandy beach at the foot of the mountains; in other places it reaches inland for 100 miles (160 km). The Atacama Desert, the driest and one of the most lifeless places on earth, occupies the coastal plain in northern Chile. Because ocean winds lose their moisture blowing across the cold waters of the Peru Current, only dry air ever reaches the land, creating a desolate wasteland. The Atacama is so dry that archaeologists have found perfectly preserved relics from ancient times. These include colored textiles woven hundreds of years ago...
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...Peru: Country Evaluation Geographical Situation Peru is located in the west of South America, and has borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. It is almost twice the size of Texas. Peru is the third largest country in South America, and has a wide range of natural resources. The country has three main regions which are coast, mountains and jungle (Peru Travel, 2015). Generally, May through October is the dry season; November through April is the rainy season, and there are usually more than 15 days during rainy season in Peru (Frommers, 2015). Demographical Situation Peru has a population of 30,444,999 people that ranks 44th in the world. The official language is Spanish and Quechua, and there are 84.1% Peruvians speak Spanish and 37% speak Quechua. The largest age group is 25-54 years, and accounts for 39.65% of total population. The population growth rate is 0.97% that ranks for 120th in the world. The life expectancy at birth is 73.48 years old. The urban population is 78.6% of total population, and major urban areas are LIMA, Arequipa, and Trujillo (CIA, 2015). Cultural Situation Peruvians are increasingly proud of the historical and cultural wealth, both past and present. After turning its back on its Andean origins for centuries, modern Peru now fully recognizes the value of the Andes and the Amazon for all that they represent in terms of resources and ancient traditions. Peru's civilization is the oldest in South America. Neighboring countries have been...
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...Current issue in Peru(ecotourism) Introduction Ecotourism is a new and developing industry that has great potential to help protect the rainforest of Peru and the indigenous peoples that survive within it. The International Ecotourism Society defines it as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." Present Nowadays travel agency can offer different options of expeditions in Peru, for ex :expedition in the Andes mountain range, explorations in the Amazon Basin ets. Peru houses the highest diversity of fish, birds, and butterflies on the planet and ranks third in amphibians and mammals. These statistics all contribute to the ecotourism possibilities in the country of Peru. The International Ecotourism Society believes that Ecotourism will keep the impact of tourism minimal and also create awareness for conservation and provide benefits for the environment Current Issues Today, there are many indigenous and ethnic groups that remain are fighting for survival. The industry of ecotourism can help to understand the importance of protecting indigenous peoples. It empowers local communities to thrive, even while integrating their lives with tourists. The ecotourism field needs to keep developing in order to help sustain the people and wildlife within the Amazon. While the livelihoods of indigenous peoples are at stake, the rainforest is also in danger. The rainforest has been abused through deforestation...
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...keeping the level of public debt among the lowest in the region. Nowadays the world lives the era of globalization, characterized by economy and markets expansion, media, and transportation. With it, a new competitive environment arises, requiring countries to open their economies in order to communicate them with these new markets. Peru, a country located in the western coast of South America, is not the exception. Though, it has significant challenges to face in its economic development. (voxeu.org) A country sharply divided in three geographic regions: In the North-west coastal areas contain primary oil deposits. Main traditional agricultural products including cotton, fish, and fruits grow along the Pacific coast. And most mineral resources, that involve approximately half of Peru's exports, come from mines in the Andes. However, despite this bunch of resources, Peruvian economy is essentially heterogeneous, and markets segmentation is extremely high. This can be attributed to major obstacles, differences and barriers in access to these resources companies need to grow their competitiveness. An easier way to classify productive specialization in Peru is by dividing its GDP into four large economic sectors: extractive or primary activities (agriculture, fisheries and mining); basic transformation or infrastructure (construction); intermediate or industrial transformation (manufacturing); and services (home rentals, government, electricity, gas and water, commerce, among others)...
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...8. TLC: Tratado de Libre Comercio 9. Unesco: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. 10. WTO: World Trade Organization 11. FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization 12. WCO: World Customs Organization 13. HSBC: Hongkong Shanghai Bank Corporation. 14. Mercosur: Mercado común del sur 15. Kyoto: Pacto de cambio climático de las naciones unidas. 16. BCP: Banco de Crédito del Perú 17. BBVA: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentina. 18. BMI: Aseguradora de seguros 19. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers 20. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials 21. AWS: American Welding Society Introducción En este contenido analizaremos las diferentes categorías que mas impactan de un país para poder analizar una inversión extranjera en este país. Los temas a tratar serán: La política, la economía, la sociedad, la tecnología, el tema ambiental y lo legal. Mostrare indicadores de cada uno viendo sus positivos y negativos de cada aspecto. También observaremos el ranking de Perú en el mundo con estas categorías donde ha mejorado o empeorado. Definiré sus fuertes y debilidades en cada...
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...[Επιλογή ημερομηνίας] | Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Joseph Joseph The people of Cyprus are divided into two main ethnic communities, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, who respective motherlands can be put together by geography, supported by the same history, ethnic ties, etc. However, no matter how much affinity they have, it is clear as crystal that the Cyprus problem still lasts. Before the dispute started in 1964 Cyprus was the country of 77% Greek Cypriots, 18% Turkish Cypriots, 5% other nationalities, but time has changed and the neither the Greek Cypriots nor the Turkish Cypriots can stand each other. All these led to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. De facto partitioned the island into two political areas; the south went to the 99.5% of the Greek Cypriots which is called the Republic of Cyprus. And the north went to the 98.7% of Turkish Cypriots which is known as Northern Cyprus. Greek is predominantly spoken in the South, where the majority is Greek Cypriots and Turkish in the north, where the majority is Turkish Cypriots. In the meantime grew the “Enosis movement”, a movement by the ethnically Greek population of Cyprus. They demanded that the regions with majority Greek should brought together as one Greek state. On the other hand, the Turks wanted separation of states between the Greeks and the Turks. This movement was known as “Takism”. The “Cyprus dispute” grew between the Turkish and the Greek islanders and this went beyond the boundaries...
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... the South American cuisine has many influences . The more features are Amerindian , African , Spanish and Italian . In turn , habits and food products vary greatly depending on the physical environment of the regions , so that we can distinguish different areas. Roast consumption is widespread throughout the continent , especially non-native animals pigs goats, and cattle . Are popular outdoor barbecues , also known as roast or steak . Music: South American nations have an infinite variety of musical...
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...What is the International Strategy? The Strategy for Disaster Reduction The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction reflects a major shift from the traditional emphasis on disaster response to disaster reduction, and in effect seeks to promote a "culture of prevention". UNISDR is the secretariat of the International Strategy and mandated by the UN General Assembly to ensure its implementation. The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction builds upon the experience of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (1990-1999), which was launched by the General Assembly in 1989. The International Strategy embodies the principles articulated in a number of major documents adopted during the Decade, including, in particular, the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World: Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation and its Plan of Action, and the text below entitled "A Safer World in the 21st Century: Disaster and Risk Reduction". Both of these were endorsed at the Programme Forum on the International Decade held in Geneva from 5 to 9 July 1999, which also adopted the Geneva Mandate on Disaster Reduction. Learn more about the UN Resolutions and Reports on DRR A Safer World in the 21st Century: Disaster and Risk Reduction Introduction While hazards are inevitable, and the elimination of all risk is impossible, there are many technical measures, traditional practices, and public experience that can reduce the extent or severity of...
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...Introduction Peru, a country in the north-west side of South America, is facing a problem. That problem is drug trafficking, this formed from the illicit growing of coca and the making of a deadly drug; cocaine. Coca is not new to the country as there have been archaeological findings that show coca has been used in Peru for over 4,000 years (Drummond). The first coca plantation in Peru was on the eastern base of the Andes in Havisca (Drummond). Cocaine was not developed from coca until 1859 when the cocaine alkaloid was isolated from coca leaves by Dr. Albert Niemann, whom is a German chemist (Drummond). The discovery of this new drug, cocaine, led to experiments and thus led to cocaine later being used as an anesthetic. In later years the drug started being used for more recreational purposes, legal or not. The Mexican cartels that migrated in Peru due to cocaine led to a guerrilla organization coming back, known as the Shining Path. These cartels brought a magnitude of violence with them as they are allegedly responsible for 54 percent of the 70,000 deaths that occurred between 1980 and 2000 in Peru (Drummond). In recent years the Shining Path has been quiet, though they could possibly be back, offering protection to traffickers, organizing ambushes on police, and intimidating alternative development...
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...242 On page 242 in the map. According the encyclopedia britannica it says”....upper and lower California, the area that is now the central and southwestern portion of the United States, and territory eastward along the Gulf of Mexico to Florida.” Three things that the Viceroyalty of Spain did was they held Inca and Aztecs people as slaves. The also had missions to convert people into christianity and had Encomiendas...
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...The Incas originate in South America, specifically Southeastern Peru. the Inca civilization began in ancient Peru between C. 1400 and 1533 CE, and their empire eventually extended across western South America from Quito in the north to Santiago in the south. They had a great agriculture, with amazing drawings and etc. As with other ancient Americas cultures, the historical origins of the Incas are difficult to free themselves from the founding myths they themselves created. The rise of the Inca empire was spectacularly quick. Inca rule was, much like their architecture, based on interlocking units. Ten kindred groups of nobles also known as Panaqa, were at the top with the ruler. The Inca capital of Cuzco was the religious and administrative...
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