PERU

Peru is located around the left side of South America

CITIES OF PERU

• The capital of Peru is Lima, a bustling metropolis and is one of South America’s largest city
• Santa Lucía is another city of Peru
• Another city of Peru would be Cusco and Puno

3 FOODS OF PERU

• The Trucha Frita. The trucha frita is one of the most popular dishes of Peru, especially in the area of ​​the Sierra.
• The Lomo Saltado. Lomo saltado is a popular, traditional Peruvian dish, a stir fry that typically combines marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes and is served with rice.
• Ají de Gallina. Ají de gallina is Peruvian chicken stew.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA DAY

Peru is a Republic government and their leader at the moment is Martin Vizcarra.

PERU’S FLAG

• THE COLORS OF THE FLAG ARE SYMBOLIC. 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 LLAMA AND CHICHONA TREE, AS WELL AS A CORNUCOPIA THAT SYMBOLIZES PROSPERITY.

SPORTS OF PERU

• One of Peru’s most popular sport is soccer.
• Another sport Peru takes part in is volleyball.
• A third sport Peru takes part in is Surfing.

Saint Rose of Lima was a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic in Lima, Peru, who became known for her care of the need of the city through her own private efforts. She was later declared a saint by the Catholic Church, being the first person born in the Americas to be canonized as such.