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Peru¶

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The Republic of Peru was home to the Norte Chico civilization -- one of the oldest in the world -- and to the Inca Empire. The land varies from arid plains on the Pacific coast, to the Andes mountains, and the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. Peru is a multi-ethnic country, formed by the combination of different groups over five centuries. Today, tourism is the third-largest industry in the country with tourists visiting for the archaeological monuments, ecotourism in the Amazon, and cultural tourism in the colonial cities. Tourists also enjoy the food, adventure tourism, and the beaches.