Geography of Peru Teacher Resources

Welcome to Peru! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

A beautiful photo journal of Peru taken in 2006.

The lesson plans included here are based on the information collected from a learning expedition to Peru. There are specific plans for geography and the environment, economy, history, archaeology and for creating a travel brochure....

This resource site in Spanish from the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes for the country of Peru. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...

Comprehensive site that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations. Have fun exploring the South American country of Peru.

Tables for the different climate regions in Peru show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this South American country.

This chart summarizes communication facts of Peru including data on telephones, televisions, radios and internet usage.

Provides an overview of the culture of Peru. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...

A concise summary of the climate of Peru, breaking it down into the country's regions- the coast, highlands and jungle.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Peru, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

Kids learn about the Geography of Peru on this site. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population are also described.

This site has a map of Peru in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics addressed....

If you're doing a research paper on Peru, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.

A personal perspective on the culture, politics and society of Peru. This Web site was written by Michael Smith, an American journalist who draws on his 18 years experience in Peru. The politics page includes a timeline section about the...

Features a brief description of the geography of Ecuador including the Pacific Coast, highland, Amazon region and the Galapagos Islands.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ashaninka people who live mainly in Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Aymara of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...

Audio story about the oil economy in Latin America. Learn about the impact of oil on the economies of Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru.

With a contrasting geography and a rich historical past, Peru is a country with more than 1 million square kilometers to travel and discover. Here is a selection of the most interesting and famous places in Peru a tourist cannot miss....

Check out this great satellite image of Peru from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.

The lesson plans included here are based on the information collected from a learning expedition to Peru. There are specific plans for geography and the environment, economy, history, archaeology and for creating a travel brochure....

Read about Peru's "hidden" rain forest-Manu. This site provides in-depth information about the flora and fauna of the region as well as conservation efforts and the history of the area. There are additional resources for the classroom...

This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.

This interactive map lets you click on the name of a country in South America to get a more detailed view and facts about its geography, economy, media, and demographics.