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Lima is the Capital of Peru.
Population: 8 million
Ethnic Groups: 54% Indian, 32% Mestizo (mixed European and Indian descent), 12% Spanish descent, 2% Black, Asian minority
Religion: Over 90% Roman Catholic, small Protestant population
Customs:
List of Baggage Exempted from Payment of Duties
Clothing items, toiletry articles, one portable electric hair dryer, electric shaver, one photographic camera with up to 5 rolls of film, one fil or video casette camera with up to 5 cassette tape
Languages: Spanish (official), Quechua (official), Aymara
Currency: Nuevo Sol
Exchange Rate: N/A
Tourist Office
Iperú
Phone Number: 01/574-8000
Embassies
US Embassy
Address: Av. La Encalada, block 17, Monterrico, Lima
Phone Number: 01/434-3000
Canadian Embassy
Address: Libertad 130, Miraflores
Phone Number: 01/444-4015
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