DE+Spanish+2010--Peru

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Trivia: Peru was the last Spanish colony in South America.

Economy: Peru is a country with many climates and geographical zones that make it a very important agricultural nation. Peru agricultal exports are highly appreciates and include artichokes, grapes, avocados, mangos, peppers, sugarcane, organic coffee and premium-quality cotton. Music:

Music in peru was created by the ancient Incan civilization. In peru there are many types of music, and many different instruments used in them. Instruments such as: harps, lutes, bandurrias, and guitars. Their most famous instrument is the charango. Flag:
 * White - peace and honesty
 * Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour



Government: Peru is a presidential representative democratic republic with a multi-party system. Under the current constitution, the President is the head of state and government; he or she is elected for five years and cannot seek immediate re-election, he or she must stand down for at least one full constitutional term before reelection. The President designates the Prime Minister and, with his advice, the rest of the Council of Ministers. There is a unicameral Congress with 120 members elected for a five-year term. Bills may be proposed by either the executive or the legislative branch; they become law after being passed by Congress and promulgated by the President. The judiciary is nominally independent, though political intervention into judicial matters has been common throughout history and arguably continues today.

Education: According to **Peru Education** policy, education in Peru is compulsory for children from the age of 7 years to 16 years. Secondary education in the government institutions in Peru is free of cost. Free secondary education was introduced in 1946. According to an estimate in 2000 the adult literacy rate was 10.1% in Peru. The education policy of Peru aims at the spread of indigenous culture and language. Primary education is imparted in native languages of Peru. Students learn Spanish and other foreign languages in the secondary schools. The Ministry of Education of Peru which is based in Lima looks after the education curricula. It decides on the content of the text books of the schools. Teachers are given great respect in Peru.

Heroes:

José Abelardo Quinones Gonzales is considered a hero by many in Peru because of his determination to fight for Peru’s Air Force. He gave up his life in a attack on the Ecuadorian artillery battery, showing Ecuador that Peru wasn't giving up the fight. Some people credit him for Peru winning the war against Ecuador.