Peru

2nd week 2. Peru
Peru is a nation on the Coast,in central part of South America. In the 15th century, there was not only the place where the Inca Empire was found, also there was a center of the Incan Civilization. In particular, the Civilization had has good skills in construction, city planning, medicine, and so on. So Machu Picchu, one of the ancient relic in Peru, is famous for its construction skill and enchanting view. Peru is the only country having ancient cultural heritage in South America, so there is popular for tourists, and there has high historical value.
Many tourists are also attracted by one religious event which is handed down from Inca period. Peru is famed for having variety food culture, there has much worldwide renowned food.

Peru was under the control of Espana since 1532, during about 300 years, so several human races is mixed. A half of them are Central American Indians, they mainly lives in the mountainous district of the Andes or near the Titicaca lake. Most of the poor in Peru are them. A gap between rich and poor widens between human races. It is a big problem in Peru.