Regions of Peru - Wikipedia
WEBRegions of Peru. According to the Organic Law of Regional Governments, the regions (Spanish: regiones) are, with the departments, the first-level administrative subdivisions of Peru. Since its 1821 independence, Peru had been divided into departments (departamentos) but faced the problem of increasing centralization of political and economic ...
Geography of Peru - Wikipedia
WEBDespite the great diversity of Peruvian territory, the Spanish divided it into three main regions for political rather than geographical reasons: the Coast, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean; the Highlands, located in the Andean mountains; and the Amazon Jungle.
Life zones of Peru - Wikipedia
WEBWhen the Spanish arrived, they divided Peru into three main regions: the coastal region (11.6% of Peru), that is bounded by the Pacific Ocean; the highlands (28.1% of Peru), that is located on the Andean Heights, and the jungle, that is located on the Amazonian Jungle (Climate of Peru).
Geographic regions, economy, and history of Peru | Britannica
WEBPeru is a South American country with three geographic regions: the Costa, the Sierra, and Amazonia. It has a diverse population, a mixed economy, and a history of colonialism, independence, and conflict.
Peru Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJun 27, 2023 · Covering a total area of approximately 496,224 square miles (1,285,216 square kilometers), Peru presents a diverse and complex geographic structure divided primarily into three distinct regions: the Costa (coastal region), the Sierra (highland region), and the Selva (jungle region).
Maps of Peru: National Boundaries, Topology, Altitude, & More
WEBAug 23, 2019 · Peru's three geographic regions of coast, mountain, and jungle split the country into distinct zones, each running from north to south. The map above, created using census data from 2007, reveals the close relationship between geography and …
Peru Map - Regions - The Only Peru Guide
WEBExplore Peru's three topographical regions: the coast, mountain and Rainforest, with 24 departments and regional governments. Find out more about each region's attractions, activities and importance rating with clickable map.
Peru Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures | Infoplease
WEBLearn about Peru's diverse regions, geography, history, and culture with this interactive map. Discover the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest, Machu Picchu, and more.
Peru ExperiencePeruvian Regions & Maps - Peru Experience
WEBLearn about the geography and climate of Peru, divided into three natural areas: coast, jungle and mountains. See maps and the most important cities and places to visit in Peru.
Regions of Peru - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBA Region is the name for one of 25 areas into which the land is divided in Peru. Provinces of Peru. Name of the region (capital of the region) Tumbes (Tumbes) Piura (Piura) Lambayeque (Chiclayo) La Libertad (Trujillo) Ancash (Huaraz) Lima (Huacho)