Peru

* Population: 27.9 million (UN, 2007)
* Capital: Lima
* Area: 1.28 million sq. km. (496,225 sq. miles)
* Major languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
* Major religion: Christianity
* Life expectancy: 69 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN)
* Monetary unit: Nuevo sol
* Main exports: Fish and fish products, copper, zinc, gold, crude petroleum and by-products, lead, coffee, sugar, cotton
* GNI per capita: US $2,610 (World Bank, 2006)
* Internet domain: .pe
* International dialing code: +51

courtesy of BBC News at bbcnews.com

SERRV partners in Peru: Bridge of Hope, Candela Peru, Intercrafts Peru(export arm of C.I.A.P.), Manos Amigas, Minka ATO

When we received the order for tree skirts - we were very happy and danced. It came just in time for us to buy our children school supplies. Arpillera Embroiderers - Intercrafts Peru.

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