Spanish project By Clayton Starnes

My country is Peru

Map

Peru was once part of the great Incan Empire and

later the major vice-royalty of Spanish South

America. It was conquered in 1531–1533 by Francisco Pizarro. On July 28, 1821.

Flag

Also, red and white are the colors chosen by Jose de San Martin, The Liberator. The coat of arms (not shown on the national flag) features a llama and chichona tree, important symbols of Peru, and a centered cornucopia representing prosperity.

Slide four

. Country capital Lima

. Government Republic

. Head of state Ollanta Humala

. Population

30.38 million (according to 2013.)

. Currency Peruvian nuevo sol

Slide four part 2/ four facts

1. Peru grows more than 55 varieties of corn, and you can just about find it in any color including yellow, purple, white and black

2. Cuy or Guinea Pig is a traditional dish eaten in Peru

3. In Peru, it is tradition to give friends and family yellow underpants on New Year’s Eve.

4. Peru is the 6th largest producer of gold

Slide 5

1. All Saints Day 01/11/2015

2. Peruvian Independance Day 29/07/2015

Slide 5part 2 /Contributions

1. Bananas

2. Coffee

Slide 6

This is important because it lets us know more about Peru.

Food This is a food called causa

visitor to any market in Peru is certain to find two things—

hundreds of varieties of potatoes, which may have

originated here (Peru’s longtime rival Chile also claims tuber

originality.

Info on country

The history of Lima, the capital of Peru, began with its foundation by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535.

The city was established on the valley of the Rímac River in an area populated by the Ychsma polity.

Music

The music is mostly wind used.