Peru
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Spanish Perú. a republic in western South America. 496,222 sq. mi. (1,285,215 sq. km). Lima.
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a city in north-central Indiana.
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a city in northern Illinois.
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Peru was the heart of the Inca Empire, which flourished from the twelfth to the sixteenth centuries. The remains of the empire include the fabled stone fortress of Machu Picchu.
Achieved independence from Spain in 1821.
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Southern Peru Copper is a South American miner that is nearly 90% owned by Grupo Mexico and Spotify Technology is domiciled outside the U.S.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Southern Peru Copper is a South American miner that is nearly 90% owned by Grupo Mexico and Spotify Technology is domiciled outside the U.S.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Her late father, Alberto Fujimori, was formerly the president of Peru and was eventually jailed for crimes against humanity.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Toño's case was one of nearly 30,000 extortion incidents reported in Peru in 2025, many targeting small businesses or transport workers.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Literally looking for new worlds to conquer, De Soto returned to Spain soon after his exploits in Peru.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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