Peru

Peru is a country in South America with three main regions: the coast, the Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest. Lima is the capital, and the country is home to many ancient cultures. Peru has a rich history of farming, music and crafts.

The ancient city of Machu Picchu was built by the Inca high in the Andes mountains around the 1400s. Today it is one of the most visited places in South America. Peru also grows many potatoes, and the country has hundreds of types.