Peru is located on the western coast of South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean. It has a population of 29.5 million people and its capital and largest city is Lima, home to over 8 million people. Some key facts about Peru's culture include that Spanish is the official language, though Quechua, Aymara and other indigenous languages are also spoken. Traditional Peruvian arts include weaving, architecture and pan flute and charango music. Major holidays celebrated in Peru are Candelaria, Children's Day, Labor Day, All Saints' Day and Day of the Dead. Popular activities for visitors include hiking in the Andes Mountains, visiting the Inca ruins in Cusco and traveling by

1. PeruCulture presentation by Cristina Seaborn

2. Where is Peru?

3. Where is Peru?Which coast of South America is Peru?Which ocean is on the coast of Peru?

4. Where is Peru?What countries surround Peru?What states surround Minnesota?Minnesota Population = 5.2 million people84,068 square milesPeru Population = 29.5 million people496,414 square miles

5. Population of PeruPeru has 25 regions plus the province of Lima.Peru is the 4th most populated country in South America.The official language of Peru is Spanish. Quechua, Aymara, and other native languages are co-official in the areas where they are spoken.

6. Capital of PeruCapital: LimaPopulation of Lima is more than 8 millionLima Cathedral

7. Peruvian Flag

8. Peruvian GovernmentIndependence from Spain: August 14, 1879

9. Peruvian GovernmentPresident: Alan GarcìaElected for 5 year term

10. Peruvian GovernmentPrime Minister José Antonio ChangAppointed by the President

11. Weather?sunnyfoggy

12. CultureDancing

13. CultureWeaving

14. CultureArchitecture

15. Children

16. Clothing

17. Food

18. MusicPan FlutesCharango

19. HolidaysFebruary 2nd is La Fiesta de Candelaria - MamachaCandelaria symbolizes purity and fertility.

20. HolidaysMarch 19th is Día del Niño Peruano, Peruvian Children’s DayOn this day of the year, Peruvian children would be congratulated and would receive presents from their parents.

21. HolidaysMay 1st is Dia del Trabajador Labor Day

22. HolidaysNovember 1stDia de los Santos All Saints Day is celebrated throughout the Catholic world to honor all the saints.

23. HolidaysNovember 1stDia de los MuertosThe Day of the Dead is the time of returning rains and the reflowering of the earth. The souls of the dead also return to reaffirm life.

24. ActivitiesTravel by Train Hiking in the Andes Visit Cusco (Inca ruins)The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. This range is 4,300 miles long, 120 miles wide, and 13,000 feet high.Cusco was the site of the historic capital of the Inca Empire and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983By UNESCO. (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)

25. CraftsKindergartenNazca LinesThe Nazca Lines are lines on the plains of Peru that create pictures when viewed from high in the sky. No one knows for sure who made them; some Peruvians believe they are pictures for the gods to view. Children can create miniature versions of these lines with construction paper, glue and sand. Each child draws an animal, person or other object from nature on construction paper using simple outlines and general details. Then, the children follow their pencil lines with a bead of white glue and cover the paper with sand. The sand can be brown or colored craft sand; whatever the children prefer. When the glue dries, the children shake off the excess sand leaving only the sand that stuck to the glue that outlined their Nazca lines. Read more: Peruvian Crafts for Children | eHow.comhttp://www.ehow.com/list_6313480_peruvian-crafts-children.html#ixzz1GP9OZ6r9

26. Games or Activities1st and 2nd grade

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28. Crafts5th & 6th grade