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White symbolizes peace and purity

2. Red represents blood shed for independence
3. Vicua (pronounced 'vy -Q-nya) in the coat of arms represents fauna,
freedom, national pride and heroism.
4. Cinchona tree (the source of quinine) represents flora.
5. Yellow cornucopia spilling out gold coins stands for Peru's mineral
wealth.
6. The wreath of palm and laurel branches stands for liberty and freedom
red represents blood shed for independence
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The map of Peru

The estimated population of Peru is 30,814,175
Mass majority of Peru is also Catholic and very

1. Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chilln,
Rmac and Lurn rivers, in the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific
Ocean.
2. Points of interest:
Plaza Mayor, Lima
Monastery of San Francisco...
Historic Centre of Lima
Cathedral of Lima
Torre Tagle Palace
3. The estimated population of Lima is 8.473 million.