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 Lima
is the capital and largest city of
Peru. With an area of 310 square miles and
population of approximately 7,605,740, it is the
fourth largest city in South America, behind São
Paulo, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. |
 Republic
of Peru: Facts and Figures Local
Name República del Perú. Area
496,225 sq mi. Population 29,180,900. Capital
Lima. Independence from Spain Achieved
July 28, 1821. |
 Fernando
Belaúnde Terry was a very popular
politician who, unfortunately, proved to be an
ineffectual President. Elected by a substantial
majority in 1963, he was ousted by a military
coup in 1968. He regained the presidency in 1980,
again with a sizable percentage of the vote. Both
terms, however, were marked by conflicts with
Congress, economic problems, and failed public
works programs. |
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