1. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - South America - Peru - Geography Facts And Figures Geography information for Peru Location Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/pe/Peru_geography.htm

Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World South America Peru (Facts) Peru - Geography (Facts) Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km water: 5,220 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 7,461 km border countries: Bolivia 1,075 km, Brazil 2,995 km, Chile 171 km, Colombia 1,800 km, Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m Natural resources: copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower, natural gas Land use: arable land: 2.88%

2. Peru Geography 2000 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resource Peru Geography 2000 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://www.photius.com/wfb2000/countries/peru/peru_geography.html

1999 INDEX 1996 INDEX Introduction Geography Population Government Economy Communicat's ... [TOP] Peru Geography 2000 Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km water: 5,220 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 5,536 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 1,496 km (est.), Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200 nm territorial sea: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m Natural resources: copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 10% (1993 est.)

3. Peru - Geography Peru is located in Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador. http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/peru_geography.shtml

Home 1st - 3rd Grade Ask ClassBrain Biographies Corporate Information Country Reports Defining Documents Freedom Files Games Mission Reports Monthy Grab Bag Monuments and Memorials Movies in the Classroom State Reports Teens ClassBrain Store Country Reports World Info World Maps A - An ... Pa - Pe : Peru Last Updated: Dec 28th, 2009 - 18:17:58 Peru - Geography By CIA Factbook Jan 16, 2005, 15:58 Email this article Printer friendly page Geography Peru Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km water: 5,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 5,536 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 1,496 km (est.), Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes

4. Peru Geography 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resource Peru Geography 1997 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://www.photius.com/wfb1997/peru/peru_geography.html

2001 INDEX 2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX ... Country Ranks Geography People Government Economy Communications ... [TOP] Peru Geography 1997 http://www.photius.com/wfb1997/peru/peru_geography.html SOURCE: 1997 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chileand Ecuador Geographic coordinates 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references South America Area total: 1,285,220 sq km land : 1.28 million sq km water: 5,220 sq km Area - comparative slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries total: 6,940 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 2,900 km, Ecuador1,420 km Coastline 2,414 km Maritime claims continental shelf : 200 nm territorial sea: 200 nm Climate varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west Terrain western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra),eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m Natural resources copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate,potash

5. Category:Peru Geography Stubs - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Subcategories. This category has the following 15 subcategories, out of 15 total. * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Peru_geography_stubs

Category:Peru geography stubs From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This category is maintained by WikiProject Stub sorting Please propose new stub templates and categories here before creation. This category is for stub articles relating to Geography of Peru . You can help by expanding them. To add an article to this category, use Peru-geo-stub instead of stub (previous 200) ( next 200 Subcategories This category has the following 15 subcategories, out of 15 total. Amazonas Region geography stubs (71 P) Ancash Region geography stubs (179 P) Apurímac Region geography stubs (91 P) Arequipa Region geography stubs (123 P) Ayacucho Region geography stubs (123 P) * cont. Cajamarca Region geography stubs (144 P) Cusco Region geography stubs (130 P) Huancavelica Region geography stubs (108 P) Huánuco Region geography stubs (89 P) Junín Region geography stubs (129 P) * cont. La Libertad Region geography stubs (92 P) Lima Region geography stubs (139 P) Piura Region geography stubs (65 P) Puno Region geography stubs (128 P) San Martín Region geography stubs (89 P) Pages in category "Peru geography stubs" The following 185 pages are in this category, out of 721 total. This list may not reflect recent changes (

6. Peru Geography 2005 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resource Peru Geography 2005 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2005/peru/peru_geography.html

2005 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Peru Index 2005 ... Feedback Peru Geography - 2005 http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2005/peru/peru_geography.html SOURCE: 2005 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km water: 5,220 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 5,536 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 1,496 km (est.), Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m Natural resources: copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower, natural gas

7. Travel Peru,travel, Machupicchu Peru Geography . Peru is divided into three regions. Although this simple division is a fair portrait of Peru's geography, the reality is much richer and far more complex in http://www.travelperu-info.com/destinoslatinos-english/peru info/peru geography/

Descubra con nosotros la magia del Peru, su cultura y su gente. Home Peru tours Peru pictures and photos Peru map gallery ... Ecological Tours Off road 4 x 4 Tours + spanish lesson Peru Map gallery Peru picture gallery Wheater in Peru Tourist calendar in Peru Peru travel tips Testimonials Contact us LINKS ... The Jungle Peru Geography Peru is divided into three regions Although this simple division is a fair portrait of Peru's geography, the reality is much richer and far more complex: in Peru, nature appears to have taken on particular characteristics which have turned its mountains, plains, jungles and valleys into unique habitats. Photo: Michel Van Dicke An extraordinary variety of eco-systems shelters a wide diversity of animals and plants. Back The Coast Which features deserts, beautiful beaches and fertile valleys.. The Peruvian coastline is formed by a long snaking desert hemmed in between the sea and the mountains. The Andes to the east and the cold Humboldt sea current that runs along the coast are what make this area so arid. From the Sechura desert to the Nazca plains and the Atacama desert, the dry coastal terrain is occasionally split by valleys covered by a thick layer of cloud and drizzle in the winter. Back The Highlands A mountainous area dominated by the Andes, where Mount Huascaran soars to 6,768 meters.

8. Peru Geography 1998 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resource Peru Geography 1998 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb1998/peru/peru_geography.html

2001 INDEX 2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1997 INDEX ... Country Ranks Geography People Government Economy Communications ... [TOP] Peru Geography 1998 http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb1998/peru/peru_geography.html SOURCE: 1998 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references South America Area total: 1,285,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km water: 5,220 sq km Area - comparative slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries total: 6,940 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 2,900 km, Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline 2,414 km Maritime claims continental shelf: 200 nm territorial sea: 200 nm Climate varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west Terrain western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m Natural resources copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash

9. Peru Geography 2007, CIA World Factbook Peru Geography 2007 http//www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/peru/peru_geography.html SOURCE 2007 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/peru/peru_geography.html

COUNTRIES Geographic.org GEOLOGY USA STATISTICS ... JOBS Peru Geography 2007 http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/peru/peru_geography.html SOURCE: 2007 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Enter your search terms Web theodora.com Submit search form 2007 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Peru Index 2007 ... Feedback Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km water: 5,220 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 7,461 km border countries: Bolivia 1,075 km, Brazil 2,995 km, Chile 171 km, Colombia 1,800 km, Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m

10. Peru - Geography Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/printer_peru_geography.shtml

From Classbrain.com Peru Peru - Geography By CIA Factbook Jan 16, 2005, 15:58 Geography Peru Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 1,285,220 sq km water: 5,220 sq km land: 1.28 million sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Alaska Land boundaries: total: 5,536 km border countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 1,496 km (est.), Ecuador 1,420 km Coastline: 2,414 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m Natural resources: copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower, natural gas Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land: 11,950 sq km (1998 est.)

11. Peru Geography Lesson The students will learn how Peru is a geographically diverse country. To understand how the geography of the country contributes to its economy. http://www.questconnect.org/Peru_Geography.htm

Peru Lesson Plans Geography and the Environment Economy History Archaeology ... Create a Travel Brochure Peru Geography and the Environment Objectives: The students will learn how Peru is a geographically diverse country. To understand how the geography of the country contributes to its economy. To draw maps of Peru to show the three main geographic areas. To learn how to construct mental maps to organize information. Suggested Resources/Materials: Paper and pencil, Detailed map(s) of Peru showing its physical characteristics (soil, climate, vegetation, rivers, mountains), Watercolors or tempera paints, Colored markers, Chart or heavy duty paper, Travel brochures and travel web sites. The lesson: Before beginning the study of Peru's geographical features have the students complete a KWHL Chart. (K= What Do We Know; W=What We Want to Know; H=How Do We Find Out; L=What We Learned). This activity can be done as an entire class or in small groups. If done in small groups, the groups will share their charts with the class as a whole. questions: Describe how Peru is a geographically diverse country. Describe the physical characteristics of each of the three major sections of the country.

12. Geography Of Peru - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Peru

Geography of Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding reliable references . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed (March 2008) Geography of Peru Continent South America Coordinates 10°00′S 76°00′W 10°S 76°W Area Ranked 20th 99.6% land 0.4% water Borders Total land borders Bolivia Brazil Chile ... Ecuador Highest point Nevado Huascaran (6,768 m.) Lowest point -34 m (Bayovar Depression) Longest river Amazon Largest lake Lake Titicaca Satellite map of Peru Topographic map of Peru Political map of Peru Economic activity in Peru Vegetation of Peru Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean Contents Statistics Climate Amazon Basin or Low Amazon Andean Mountain Ranges ... edit Statistics Area: land: water: Maritime claims: continental shelf: nmi (370.4 km; 230.2 mi) territorial sea: Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 10% (1993 est.)

13. Peru Geography Three main natural regions are distinguishable the coastal zone (Costa); the hoghlands (Andes or Sierra); and the eastern hills and lowlands (Selva). http://www.ddg.com/LIS/aurelia/pergeo1.htm

14. Peru-Geography PeruGeography Published 29 Oct 2008 101153 PST Location Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador Geographic coordinates 10 http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/country-profiles%23peru/100019450-1-peru-

15. Peru: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — Infoplease.com Information on Peru — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107883.html

Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 16, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Thanksgiving Most Corrupt Countries in the World Conversion Calculator ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Countries ... Peru Peru Next Map of Peru President: Prime Minister: Land area: 494,208 sq mi (1,279,999 sq km); total area: 496,223 sq mi (1,285,220 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 29,907,003 (growth rate: 1.2%); birth rate: 19/1000; infant mortality rate: 27.7/1000; life expectancy: 71.0; density per sq mi: 58 Capital and largest city (2003 est.) : Lima, 8,180,000 (metro. area), 7,029,928 (city proper) Other large cities: Arequipa, 837,300; Trujillo, 725,200; Chiclayo, 598,400 Monetary unit: Nuevo sol (1991) Index Peru Main Page A New Era of Government The Return of Alan Garc­a Geography Peru, in western South America, extends for nearly 1,500 mi (2,414 km) along the Pacific Ocean. Colombia and Ecuador are to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and Chile to the south. Five-sixths the size of Alaska, Peru is divided by the Andes Mountains into three sharply differentiated zones. To the west is the coastline, much of it arid, extending 50 to 100 mi (80 to 160 km) inland. The mountain area, with peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m), lofty plateaus, and deep valleys, lies centrally. Beyond the mountains to the east is the heavily forested slope leading to the Amazonian plains.

16. Geography Of Peru Peru Geography Regions Peru geography is broken up into three basic regions the Amazon Basin, the coastal region, and the Andean mountain ranges. http://www.about-peru-history.com/geography-of-peru.html

"Your Guide to the Inca Empire" Geography of Peru The Geography of Peru The geography of Peru is truly a wonder. When it comes to location, this country has it all! For nature fans, I can think of few places better than Peru to experience a wide range of climates and geographical features. How many places on earth can you trek through hot, humid jungles one day and cold, arid glaciers the next? Peru is, of course, located in South America and is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Peru Geography Regions Peru geography is broken up into three basic regions: the Amazon Basin, the coastal region, and the Andean mountain ranges. Each one has its own unique climate and supports a flora and fauna that you won’t find in any of the other areas. In a sense, the geography of Peru makes the country three different places in one. First we’ll look at the Amazon Basin . This region of Peru lies between 260 and 1,300 feet above sea level. The Amazon rainforest makes up about 60% of Peru’s territory and while much of the region is untouched, tourism is becoming quite popular here.

17. Peru Geography Peruvian Geography cities, regions, districts, and departments peru travel agency Peru Geography Peru's territory has an area of 1,285,216 km . http://www.virtualperu.net/peru_phys_geo.html

PERU TRAVEL GUIDE - VirtualPeru.Net Peru Viajes Peru Hotels Hostels ... peru travel agency Peru Geography Peru's territory has an area of 1,285,216 km². It is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia on the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and finally Chile and Bolivia to the south. To the west lies the Pacific Ocean. Its population has more than 27 million inhabitants that speak Spanish, with others bilingual in Quechua or Aymara and other native languages. Eastern Peru consists mostly of the moist tropical jungles of the Amazon Rain Forest, the largest on Earth. In the southeast along the border with Bolivia lies Lake Titicaca — the highest navigable lake in the world. The Altiplano plateau is a dry basin located along the slopes of the Andes in southeastern Peru. Along the border with Chile, the Atacama Desert is the driest place on the planet. The Peruvian Sea is home to a large amount and variety of fish life. The Sechura Desert is located in northwestern Peru along the Pacific coastline. The main rivers of Peru include the Ucayali, Marañon, Amazon (which is formed by the confluence of the Marañon and the Ucayali), Putumayo, Pastaza, Napo, Jurua, and the Purus.

18. PeruVillage, Quechua Geography And Medicinal Herbs Peru s location just south of the equatorial line the Andean mountains distribution and the cold marine current along its coastline http://www.peruvillage.com/3030/geography.html

Liver Stone Problems ?, High Blood Pressure ?, Anti_cancer Medicine?, Cholesterol, Need more Energy? Stress, urinary problems Hormonal Alternative treatments PERU Geography Peru is divided into three large geographical regions. Te Costa (Coast) is properly a large desert strip, flat or undulatind territory adyacent to the ocean, the Sierra (Mountains) is the mountain territory corresponding to the Andean range. The Selva (jungle) is the flat, wooded and rainy region found at the eastern side of the Andean range. However, the ancient Peruvian manmidentified eight natural regions, each one of these regions covers the territory from the North to the South and from west to East, running along with the Andean range. These regions are: Chala: covers the territory between the sea and 1640 feet as of the western slope of the Andes. Its weather is temperate, due to the ocean incluence, it has occasional light rains and desert landscapes with valleys irrigated by rivers that descend from the Andes. The cities of Piura, Chiclayo, Trujillo, Lima, Ica, Tacna are all within this region. Yunga , the coastal Yunga raises from 1,640 to 7,540 fees at eh western side of the Andes. Ir ia rugged and has a desert landscape, it receives occasional light rains. The fluvial Yunga is found between 7,540 and 3,280 feet at the eastern side of the Andes. Its weather is lesshot, more rainy and the vegetation is denser than the coastal Yunga.

19. Geography And Map Of Peru Geography and maps of Peru. president alberto fujimori cia factbook andean civilizations peru introduction alberto fujimori http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcperu.htm

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20. Peru Geography : Coast, Highland And Jungle Travel to Peru Tours, Hotels, Flights by ePeru Travel, Peruvian site of tourism, travel and promotion. Complete source of travel services and tourism information about Peru. http://www.e-peru-travel.com/peru-travel-guide/overview-peru-geography.html

Peru Travel Let us make your trip to Cusco, Machu Picchu and all of Peru a once in a lifetime experience ... Peru Geography Peru Overview Book a tour in August and get a 10% OFF Live Support Request Info ... Customize Your Trip Call Us : (51-1) 422 - 7533 Peru Tours Luxury Tours and Travel Luxury Adventure Peru Tours Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu ... Economy Peru is divided into three regions. Although this simple division is a fair portrait of Peru's geography, the reality is much richer and far more complex: in Peru, nature appears to have taken on particular characteristics which have turned its mountains, plains, jungles and valleys into unique habitats. An extraordinary variety of eco-systems shelters a wide diversity of animals and plants. THE COAST The Peruvian coastline is formed by a long snaking desert hemmed in between the sea and the mountains. The Andes to the east and the cold Humboldt sea current that runs along the coast are what make this area so arid. From the Sechura desert to the Nazca plains and the Atacama desert, the dry coastal terrain is occasionally split by valleys covered by a thick layer of cloud and drizzle in the winter. Humidity in these areas produces a sensation of cold, although temperatures rarely dip below 12°C. During the summer, meanwhile, the sun beats down and temperatures often top 30°C. The central and southern sections of the coast feature two well-defined seasons: winter from April to October, and summer from November to March. The north coast, meanwhile, is not touched by the effects of the cold current, which means it enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and warm temperatures all year-long (as much as 35°C in the summer). The rain season runs from November to March.

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