query: what are the mountains in peru called?

title: Geology of Peru

text: Geology of Peru The geology of Peru includes ancient Proterozoic rocks, deformed by the Grenville orogeny, Paleozoic and Mesozoic volcanic and sedimentary rocks and numerous basins and the Andes Mountains formed in the Cenozoic. The oldest rocks in Peru date to the Precambrian and are more than two billion years old. Along the southern coast, granulite and charnockite shows reworking by an ancient orogeny mountain building event. Situated close to the Peru-Chile Trench, these rocks have anomalously high strontium isotope ratios, which suggest recent calc-alkaline volcanism. In the Eastern Cordillera of Peru, Precambrian magmatism in the Huanaco region produced ultramafic,

title: Tourism in Peru

text: Manú National Park, Rio Abiseo National Park, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the Tambopata-Candamo Protected Area. Tourist agencies in these areas promote eco-friendly tourism to preserve the fragile ecosystems of the rainforest. In the Áncash Region, tourists also experience the mountainous terrain of the Andes. The region has two mountain ranges of the Andes; the Cordillera Negra, a dark line of mountains without any glacial peaks and the Cordillera Blanca, a line of snowcapped mountains with glaciers. Huascarán, the tallest point in Peru and the fourth highest mountain in the Americas. The region also hosts Huascarán National Park, which holds

title: Climate of Peru

text: very young children - are reported as having died of cold-related diseases such as pneumonia, and poor rural populations living at more than 3,000m above sea level being the most affected. Climate of Peru The climate of Peru is very diverse, with a large variety of climates and microclimates, including 28 of the 32 world climates. Such a diversity is chiefly conditioned by the presence of the Andes mountains and the cold Humboldt Current The climate on the coast is arid and semi-arid with high temperatures and very little rainfall. The Andes mountains observe a cool-to-cold climate with rainy summers

title: Peru

text: Peru Peru (; ; ; ), officially the Republic of Peru (), is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is an extremely biodiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains vertically extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon Basin rainforest in the east

title: Agricultural history of Peru

text: of coffee producers in the market today, coffee production in Peru is still promising. It naturally has the high altitudes and partial shade desired by Coffea arabica, and it has much more of such land available than competitors such as Jamaica and Hawaii. The ancient people of Peru built water-moving and preserving technologies like the aqueducts of Cumbe Mayo (c. 1500 BCE) or the Nazca's underground aqueducts called Puquios (date uncertain), or the terraced gardens of the Huari. Aqueducts were also utilized by the Moche. Another technique used to adapt the steep land of the Andes Mountains for farming was

title: Cordillera Central (Peru)

text: Cordillera Occidental ("the western range") where the Cordillera Central of the Junín and Lima Regions is located and the Cordillera Oriental ("the eastern range"). The mountaineer Evelio Echevarría uses the term for the La Viuda range and the Khaskaqucha range. The highest mountain in the range is Qutuni at (or ) in the Pichqa Waqra range. Other mountains are listed below: Cordillera Central (Peru) The Cordillera Central (Spanish for central mountain range) is part of the Andes in Peru. It extends in a northerly direction approximately between 11º 39’ and 12º 37’S and 75º 30’ and 76º 20’W (or between

title: Wildlife of Peru

text: as ichu grass extend up to the zone of snow-capped mountains. The most spectacular plant of Peru is the gigantic Puya raimondii seen near Huaraz. On the lower slopes of the Andes are steep-sided cloud-forests with among it can sustain moss, orchids, and bromeliads. The very wet Amazon Rainforest contains useful lumber, and resins plus strange canopy plants and palm trees. As of March 2009 Scientists have discovered a new kind of plant Senecio sanmarcosensis which is part of the high-Andean wetlands vegetation. It is only found at above sea level. Peru has some good locations to watch all of

title: Climate of Peru

text: Climate of Peru The climate of Peru is very diverse, with a large variety of climates and microclimates, including 28 of the 32 world climates. Such a diversity is chiefly conditioned by the presence of the Andes mountains and the cold Humboldt Current The climate on the coast is arid and semi-arid with high temperatures and very little rainfall. The Andes mountains observe a cool-to-cold climate with rainy summers and very dry winter. The eastern lowlands present an Equatorial climate with hot weather and rain distributed all year long. The climate of the coast ranges from warm-semiarid (north of 10°S,

title: Internal conflict in Peru

text: also announced that Peru would no longer be under the jurisdiction of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. As Shining Path began to lose ground in the Andes to the Peruvian state and the rondas, it decided to speed up its overall strategic plan. Shining Path declared that it had reached "strategic equilibrium" and was ready to begin its final assault on the cities of Peru. In 1992, Shining Path set off a powerful bomb in the Miraflores District of Lima in what became known as the Tarata bombing. This was part of a larger bombing campaign to follow suit

title: We Are Peru

text: fourth, while the alliance won 14.8% in the congressional election. We Are Peru The Democratic Party "We Are Peru" (, PDSP) is a political party in Peru. It was formed in 1995 under the name of "We Are Lima" "(Somos Lima)" as a personalist vehicle for mayoral candidate Alberto Andrade who broke from the Christian People's Party. Andrade was elected mayor of Lima and became a leading figure of the opposition against then-president Alberto Fujimori. He was considered a main contender of Fujimori in the 2000 presidential election and was fiercely attacked by pro-government media, who successfully sought to diminish

title: We Are Peru

text: We Are Peru The Democratic Party "We Are Peru" (, PDSP) is a political party in Peru. It was formed in 1995 under the name of "We Are Lima" "(Somos Lima)" as a personalist vehicle for mayoral candidate Alberto Andrade who broke from the Christian People's Party. Andrade was elected mayor of Lima and became a leading figure of the opposition against then-president Alberto Fujimori. He was considered a main contender of Fujimori in the 2000 presidential election and was fiercely attacked by pro-government media, who successfully sought to diminish his popularity. Eventually, he gained only 2.7% of the votes.

title: Women in Peru

text: Women in Peru Women in Peru represent a minority in both numbers and legal rights. Although historically somewhat equal to men, after the Spanish conquest the culture in what is now Peru became increasingly patriarchal. The patriarchal culture is still noticeable. Women receive less pay than men, have fewer employment and political opportunities, and are at times abused without repercussion. Contraceptive availability is not enough for the demand, and over a third of pregnancies end in abortion. Maternal death rates are also some of the highest in South America. The Peruvian Government has begun efforts to combat the high maternal

title: Trujillo, Peru

text: and others. The Chimu culture built its primary settlement at what is known as Chan Chan, which was the capital, having an estimated 100,000 people at its peak. It is the largest pre-Columbian city built of adobe and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its remains are northwest of the current city center. The present Spanish–Peruvian city of Trujillo was founded in an ancestral territory populated by ancient indigenous civilizations. The Spanish founded new cities expressing their culture in what they called the "Viceroyalty of Peru". The Moche civilization flourished in northern Peru with its Huacas del Sol

title: Mennonites in Peru

text: Mennonites in Peru Mennonites in Peru belong to two quite different groups: converts to the Mennonite faith from different groups of the Peruvian population and very conservative ethnic Mennonites with a German background who belong to the Old Colony Mennonites of the so-called Russian Mennonites. Converts to the Mennonite faith are both people who speak Spanish and groups with an indigenous Amerindian background, notably Asháninka. These converts do not differ much from other Protestants in Peru. Ethnic German Mennonites started to settle in Peru in 2015, with two colonies coming from Bolivia and one colony coming from Belize. These ethnic

title: We Are Peru

text: In the legislative elections, held on 8 April 2001, the party won 5.8% of the popular vote and 4 out of 120 seats in the unicameral Congress of the Republic. The party participated in the 2006 elections as part of the Center Front together with Popular Action (AP). Alberto Andrade ran as running mate of AP leader Valentín Paniagua. Paniaga came in distant fifth with only 5.8% In the congressional vote, the alliance won 7.1%. In the 2011 election, both We Are Peru and AP joined the Possible Peru Alliance and endorsed the presidential candidacy of Alejandro Toledo, who finished

title: The Nightingale in the Mountains

text: It was filmed in the Spanish locations of Alcalá de la Selva and Mora de Rubielos, as per the insistence of the writer, Jaime Garcia-Herranz, natural of Mora de Rubielos. The Nightingale in the Mountains The Nightingale in the Mountains (Spanish: El ruiseñor de las cumbres) is a 1958 Spanish musical film directed by Antonio del Amo and starring Joselito, Roberto Camardiel and Dolores Villaespesa. Written by Jaime Garcia-Herranz with the original title of "Once upon a time there was a shepherd" (Spanish: Era una vez un pastor) it is the last film of what was called the Nightingale trilogy,

title: The Nightingale in the Mountains

text: The Nightingale in the Mountains The Nightingale in the Mountains (Spanish: El ruiseñor de las cumbres) is a 1958 Spanish musical film directed by Antonio del Amo and starring Joselito, Roberto Camardiel and Dolores Villaespesa. Written by Jaime Garcia-Herranz with the original title of "Once upon a time there was a shepherd" (Spanish: Era una vez un pastor) it is the last film of what was called the Nightingale trilogy, which included "The Little Nightingale (Spanish: El Pequeño Ruiseñor)" (1956) and "The Song of the Nightingale" (Spanish: "Saeta del ruiseñor" ) (1957) The film's sets were designed by Enrique Alarcón.

title: The Mountains are Smoking

text: The Mountains are Smoking The Mountains are Smoking (in Polish: "Góry dymią") is a story by the Ukrainian writer Yaroslav Halan written in Polish in 1938. It was published as a single book in the private leopolitan editorial "Myśl" under the alias Miron Jaro. The story has been written in the mountain village Nyzhniy Bereziv. The events of the story take place in the early 1920s, in a Hutsul village on the Polish-Romanian border in Pokuttia. Olga, a priest’s daughter, before her father died, makes him promise to marry his friend Martyn Pogodniak, a Polish officer of the local border

title: The Mountains are Smoking

text: outpost. However, later she falls in love with the «noble robber» Ivan Semeniuk. Over time they realize that they couldn't live without each other and decide to escape but the robber’s wife Marichka snitches on them to the officer. The Mountains are Smoking The Mountains are Smoking (in Polish: "Góry dymią") is a story by the Ukrainian writer Yaroslav Halan written in Polish in 1938. It was published as a single book in the private leopolitan editorial "Myśl" under the alias Miron Jaro. The story has been written in the mountain village Nyzhniy Bereziv. The events of the story take

title: Wooden toymaking in the Ore Mountains

text: middle of the so-called "German Christmas Land" as the Ore Mountains are called. A great variety of products has developed, but they are clearly associated with the Ore Mountains and go by the concept of Ore Mountain folk art. They include many typical wooden Ore Mountain products such as Christmas pyramids, wooden "Räuchermann" incense smokers, nutcrackers, wooden figures (Christmas Angels, miners, turned animals, etc.), Christmas mountain scenes ("Weihnachtsberg"e) and Ore Mountain candle arches. Wooden toymaking in the Ore Mountains The history of wooden toymaking in the Ore Mountains is closely bound to regional circumstances. The Ore Mountains are located in

title: Irrigation in Peru

text: economic and environmental damages and loss of life. In 1997-1998 El Niño caused US$2 billion in damages. Climate change is increasing the severity of this and other storms, increasing the vulnerability of Peru's poor, and damaging low technology irrigation infrastructures and agricultural crops. In the mountains, deforestation and slash-and-burn agriculture increase erosion and the risk of landslides. These effects are felt both at their source and further downstream and include damage to crops, water resources, and irrigation. Peru contains roughly 71% of the world's tropical glaciers. Some of Peru's perennial rivers are fed by glaciers that are rapidly disappearing due

title: Why There Are Mountains

text: an 8.3/10, writing ""Why There Are Mountains" ends up being like any great result of wanderlust—here, the journey is the end not the means; fortunately, that gives "Why There Are Mountains" astounding replay value." The album also received a "Best New Music" designation in the review. The album has appeared on a few end-of-year albums lists. Pitchfork Media named "Why There Are Mountains" the 43rd best album of 2009. It was also named the number one album of the year on "The Daily Cardinal"'s list of the Top 15 Albums of 2009. Why There Are Mountains Why There Are Mountains

title: History of the Jews in Peru

text: History of the Jews in Peru The history of the Jews in Peru begins with the arrival of migration flows from Europe, Near East and Northern Africa. Some conversos arrived at the time of the Spanish Conquest in Peru. Only Christians were allowed to take part in expeditions to the New World. At first, they had lived without restrictions because the Inquisition was not active in Peru at the beginning of the Viceroyalty. Then, with the advent of the Inquisition, New Christians began to be persecuted, and, in some cases, executed. In this period, these people were sometimes called "marranos"

title: Pariyatra Mountains

text: the Mahabharata at "the western side of Mahameru" . It is otherwise identified to the north western part of what is now called as Vindhya mountain ranges. In ancient times only southern parts of Vindhya mountain ranges, which are having higher elevation, were considered as Vindhya mountains, while the other part of this mountain range with less height is named as Pariyatra (north western part) and Riksha (north eastern part). Pariyatra Mountains Pariyatra Mountains is a range of mountains mentioned in the epic Mahabharata and the Puranas. Mahabharata 2.10.31 calls it "Paripatra" 3.85.69 ff. "Prayaga" (according to 3.85.75 also called

title: Why There Are Mountains

text: Why There Are Mountains Why There Are Mountains is an independently released studio album by the indie rock band Cymbals Eat Guitars. The album was initially self-released, then re-released after the band signed to Sister's Den Records in late 2009. The LP version of the album is currently only available via Insound. The following people contributed to "Why There Are Mountains" "Why There Are Mountains" received mostly positive reviews from critics. The album currently has a 78 out of 100 rating on the review aggregate site Metacritic, which indicates "generally favorable reviews." Ian Cohen of Pitchfork Media gave the album

title: Mennonites in Peru

text: Translators, the Swiss Indian Mission, and the South America Mission. The Mennonite Brethren Church of Peru, Spanish "Iglesia Evangélica de los Hermanos Menonitas del Perú", was officially recognized in 1986 by the government of Peru. In 2015 two Mennonite colonies called "Wanderland" (Vanderland) in Ucayali Province and "Österreich" (Usterreich) in Huánuco Region were founded by Ethnic German Mennonites from Bolivia. In "Österreich" colony there are about 25 families which means roughly 150 to 200 people. "Wanderland" is located near Pucallpa, Ucayali Province. In 2017/18 another group of very conservative German speaking Mennonites from Belize with 45 families, all together about

title: Koreans in Peru

text: Unlike the surrounding population, many Koreans in Peru are Protestant rather than Catholic. The largest Korean church in Peru, the Iglesia Evangélica Coreana, claims roughly 250 attendees. However, Korean Catholics in Peru also have a parish devoted to them, the Parroquia San Andrés Kim, named for the Korean saint Andrew Kim Taegon. Koreans in Peru Koreans in Peru () formed Latin America's seventh-largest Korean diaspora community , according to the statistics of South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They are relatively small in size compared to the other Asian communities in Peru. The first Korean migrant to Peru

title: We Are What We Are (2013 film)

text: Gierson of Screen Daily called it "a tense, unsettling experience that offers very little gore but nonetheless knows how to turn the stomach." Ryan Daley of Bloody Disgusting rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote that the film "lacks any real surprises" but "has a lot to say and it says it well." Drew Tinnin of Dread Central rated it 2.5/5 stars and wrote that the payoff is much better than the slow-paced buildup. We Are What We Are (2013 film) We Are What We Are is a 2013 American horror film directed by Jim Mickle. It was screened at the

title: LGBT rights in Peru

text: signatory to the American Convention on Human Rights to legalise same-sex marriage. On 11 January, the president of the Supreme Court of Peru and chairman of the country's judiciary, Duberlí Rodríguez, stated that Peru should abide by the decision. On 29 January 2018, Housing Minister Carlos Bruce estimated that same-sex marriage will be allowed in Peru within two years, and several former Supreme Court judges and lawmakers, including Indira Huilca, stated that same-sex marriage will soon be legal in Peru, no matter what. The Peruvian Government, however, has yet to issue a formal decision on the matter. Article 2.2 of

title: What Are The Theosophists?

text: What Are The Theosophists? "What Are The Theosophists?" is an editorial published in October 1879 in the theosophical magazine "The Theosophist." It was compiled by Helena Blavatsky and it was included the 2nd volume of the "Blavatsky Collected Writings." Arnold Kalnitsky wrote in his thesis that in this article "we find a rather expansive statement of... [Blavatsky's] thoughts at that moment about the status of the movement, the Theosophical Society, its objectives, and the issues it was confronting." He wrote that the article begins with a question whether the Theosophists "are they what they claim to be": researchers of the

title: Communism in Peru

text: name "PCP-Unidad" is an informal designation; the official name of the PCP-Unidad is simply "Partido Comunista Peruano". There was a faction called PCP-Mayoría around 1980: its members considered that PCP-Unidad had taken a Eurocommunist turn, while they themselves preferred a more hard-line Soviet stance. There are a few more groups that also consider themselves the Communist Party of Peru. The best known is the group generally referred to as the "Shining Path" (a name which the group itself does not use). This armed group, regarded by Peru as a terrorist organization, is an offshoot of PCP-Bandera Roja, having splintered from

title: Mountains Beyond Mountains

text: Mountains Beyond Mountains Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World (2003) is a non-fiction, biographical work by American writer Tracy Kidder. The book traces the life of physician and anthropologist Paul Farmer with particular focus on his work fighting tuberculosis in Haiti, Peru and Russia. The book is written from the view of author Tracy Kidder. It is set mainly in Haiti and Boston, Massachusetts. Kidder first met his subject, Dr. Paul Farmer, in Haiti in 1994. Farmer was born in Massachusetts and grew up as one of six children in

title: Television in Peru

text: in 2020. The broadcast stations in Lima are: On VHF (Except for Channel 11, all are national chains that transmit via satellite all across the country.) On UHF: On TDT HD: There are three major cable providers in Peru: Movistar TV (Telefónica), DirecTV, and Claro TV (formerly Cable Express, Megacable, and Telmex TV). The following are Media Networks channels used exclusively for Movistar TV: Television in Peru Television in Peru has a history of more than fifty years. There are 105 television broadcasters in Peru, 22 of which are in Lima. In regard to television receivers, in 2003 there were

title: Agricultural history of Peru

text: Agricultural history of Peru Much of the pre-history of Peru has been wrapped up in where the farmable land was located. The most populated coastal regions of Peru are the two parallel mountain ranges and the series of 20 to 30 rivers running through the coastal desert. In dry periods only the mountains are wet enough for agriculture and the desert coast is empty, while in wet periods many cultures have thrived along the rivers of the coast. The well known Inca were a mountain-based culture that expanded when the climate became more wet, often sending conquered peoples down from

title: History of Peru

text: how they transported the stones to the site in the first place. The stone used is not native to the area and most likely came from mountains many kilometers away. When the Spanish landed in 1531, Peru's territory was the nucleus of the highly developed Inca civilization. Centered at Cuzco, the Inca Empire extended over a vast region, stretching from northern Ecuador to central Chile. Francisco Pizarro and his brothers were attracted by the news of a rich and fabulous kingdom. In 1532, they arrived in the country, which they called Peru. (The forms "Biru", "Pirú", and "Berú" are also

title: Taxation in Peru

text: also for investments in manufacturing industries located in the jungles, in designated tax-free zones and in borderline areas of the country. Furthermore, companies involved in certain economic sectors may be subject to special or reduced income tax rates (i.e. companies involved in agriculture, animal husbandry and similar activities are entitled to a 15% rate). Peru also has an income tax for individuals. Peruvian citizens domiciled in Peru are subject to taxation on their worldwide income. Individuals not domiciled in Peru are only taxed in this country on their Peruvian sourced income. Foreigners residing or staying in Peru for more than

title: Piedmont Mountains

text: Carolina or the Pine Mountain Range in Georgia. Most of these mountains, or hills, are what is left of ancient eroded mountains. Some, like Stone Mountain in Georgia, are solitary rock domes called Monadnocks which become further exposed with erosion. The Piedmont is part of the greater Appalachian Mountain Range and is also referred to as the Appalachian Plateau. The French definition of piedmont in itself translates as foothill; however, a Piedmont Mountain may be that of greater significance or prominent elevation. The native plants and animals on these mountains vary in diversity. Many of the plants that can be

title: Peru, New York

text: Peru, New York Peru is a town in Clinton County in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 6,998 at the 2010 census. The town was so named for its views of the Adirondack Mountains to the west and the farmlands throughout the town, resembling scenery found in the country of Peru in South America. Peru, New York is in the southeastern part of Clinton County, south of Plattsburgh. The area was first settled in 1772. The Battle of Valcour Island was fought in Lake Champlain in the eastern part of Peru in 1776. Peru was formed from

title: Sport in Peru

text: Sport in Peru Sports in Peru are popular and widespread. Football is the most popular sport in Peru, and the Peru national football team have competed in the FIFA World Cup five times. The national team has also won two Copa América trophies: 1939 and 1975. Taekwondo was introduced in Peru by Hakeem Aanders Polar, an Arequipeños instructor master the art of Taekwondo in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and introduced this form of martial art in the early 1970s. The first Taekwondo Clubs in Peru were to be found in Arequipa. In the late 1970s, "Sa Bum Nim Byon Oh Park" introduced

title: Environmental issues in Peru

text: global emissions. However, emissions are rising nationwide – particularly in the energy and transport sectors. In an effort to combat this, the Government of Peru approved a law to establish a national greenhouse gas inventory system called INFOCARBONO. INFOCARBONO will enable different ministries to include greenhouse gas management in their work. Deforestation is a growing problem in the world today, especially concerning the amazonian rainforest. In recent years deforestation has increased and deforestation now causes about 18% of green house emissions. Peru has the fourth largest area of rainforest in the world, which covers nearly 60% of its territory (70

title: Sport in Peru

text: while in the north by Professor Luis Benites. Today taekwondo, although it has lost the prestige it had by the mid-1990s remains steadfast and efforts are made to return the sport in Peru to its previous level of prestige. The Peru 2008 Summer Olympics team included Peter López; he finished at fourth place. Until the mid-70s, Peru had one of the best basketball national teams in South America. However, since the 1973 South American Basketball Championship, where Peru won the bronze medal, international victories have become scarce. While no Rugby league has been played on Peru soil, Peru has a

title: Peru, Vermont

text: Peru, Vermont Peru is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 375 at the 2010 census. Originally known as Bromley, the town name was changed to "Peru" by the land grantees as a way of attracting land buyers to an area that had been described as of "trees, bears and mountain lions". Peru is located in northeastern Bennington County, bordered by Rutland County to the north. The crest of the Green Mountains runs from north to the south through the western half of the town, traversed by the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail. Bromley Mountain and its ski

title: Mountains Beyond Mountains

text: Health Organization, and largely supported financially by an American benefactor, Tom White. PART IV: A Light Month for Travel Follows Farmer from Haiti to Cuba, Paris, Russia, and other locations in his quest to treat infectious disease. PART V: O for the P In 2000, PIH learns it has been awarded a $45 million grant, by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to combat MDR-TB in Lima, Peru, along with other organizations. "O for the P" refers to an expression within PIH that is a shortened form of saying “a preferential option for the poor”. Mountains Beyond Mountains Mountains Beyond

title: You Are What You Eat

text: You Are What You Eat You Are What You Eat is a dieting programme aired in various forms between 2004 and 2007 on British broadcasting company Channel 4, and presented by Gillian McKeith. The fourth series was called "You Are What You Eat: Gillian Moves In". The show often uses shock tactics to get the participants to lose weight. In each episode, all food eaten in one week by the person(s) taking part is placed on a table to highlight problem areas of their diet. Another technique is the analysis of the participant's faeces by McKeith to detect certain problems

title: Metrication in Peru

text: Metrication in Peru Peru adopted the metric system in 1862. Before, the Spanish system of measures was used. In 1862 the Peruvian government decreed the metric system to be official in Peru. However, several years later the old measurements were still used. In 1869 a new law made the metric system compulsory. In 1875 Peru adhered to the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Sèvres, France. The most current law regarding the measuring system is Law 23560, of 1982. Gasoline and kerosene are sold by the gallon. Television sets have their diagonal measured in inches. Nails are sold in

title: Television in Peru

text: Television in Peru Television in Peru has a history of more than fifty years. There are 105 television broadcasters in Peru, 22 of which are in Lima. In regard to television receivers, in 2003 there were 5,470,000 — that is 200 televisions for every thousand inhabitants. The number of cable subscribers was 967,943 in 2011. The first experimental tramnsmission of television in Peru occurred on September 21, 1939, transmitting a film and an artistic program from Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe school in Lima. Another test transmission was made by Antonio Pereyra from the Bolivar Hotel on May 28, 1954. On

title: Metrication in Peru

text: inches. Coca leaves and potatoes are sold in arrobas. Metrication in Peru Peru adopted the metric system in 1862. Before, the Spanish system of measures was used. In 1862 the Peruvian government decreed the metric system to be official in Peru. However, several years later the old measurements were still used. In 1869 a new law made the metric system compulsory. In 1875 Peru adhered to the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Sèvres, France. The most current law regarding the measuring system is Law 23560, of 1982. Gasoline and kerosene are sold by the gallon. Television sets have

title: Women in Peru

text: Indigenous women of Peru travel less than men. As such, they tend to be less fluent in Spanish, the national language of Peru. This may lead to difficulties when they must speak with outsiders, who often do not speak the indigenous language. Although women have a higher illiteracy rate than men, an increasing number of women are receiving higher education. Women are a slight minority in Peru; in 2010 they represented 49.9 percent of the population. Women have a life expectancy of 74 years at birth, five years more than men. Latest estimates suggest that the population of Peru is

title: What Is This Thing Called Love?

text: What Is This Thing Called Love? "What Is This Thing Called Love?" is a 1929 popular song written by Cole Porter, for the musical "Wake Up and Dream". It was first performed by Elsie Carlisle in March 1929. The song has become a popular jazz standard and one of Porter's most often played compositions. "Wake Up and Dream" ran for 263 shows in London. The show was also noticed in New York, and the critics praised Tilly Losch's performance of the song. The show was produced on Broadway in December 1929; in the American rendition, "What Is This Thing Called

title: Koreans in Peru

text: Koreans in Peru Koreans in Peru () formed Latin America's seventh-largest Korean diaspora community , according to the statistics of South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They are relatively small in size compared to the other Asian communities in Peru. The first Korean migrant to Peru is believed to have been Park Man-bok, who was invited to Peru to coach the women's national volleyball team in 1972. Under his tutelage, the team would go on to a variety of successes in the 1980s, culminating in the winning of a silver medal for their country at the 1988 Summer

title: Health in Peru

text: and hypertension, which are generally observed more often in urban populations. Perhaps because of these health risks, many indigenous people choose to live in voluntary isolation from mainstream society. See also Healthcare in Peru Health in Peru Health in Peru has changed drastically from pre-colonial times to the modern era. When European conquistadors invaded Peru, they brought with them diseases against which the Inca population had no immunity. Much of the population was decimated, and this marked an important turning point in the nature of Peruvian healthcare. Since Peru gained independence, the country's major healthcare concern has shifted to the

title: Freedom of the press in Peru

text: also mentioning the existence of unrestricted press freedom in Peru. Therefore, Fujimori did not intervene directly since most media platforms agreed with his objectives and also because the opposing press was tolerated if it did not reach the whole public hence not affecting the regime’s stability. However, media interventions played a role in bringing down Fujimori. After all, these issues revealed how in Peru a free press and a dictatorship are incompatible. Since the end of Fujimori's regime, there has been a recovery democracy that influenced the freedom of the press in Peru. There are several occasions that reveal the

title: What Are They Doing in Heaven?

text: What Are They Doing in Heaven? "What Are They Doing in Heaven?" is a Christian hymn written in 1901 by American Methodist minister Charles Albert Tindley. , it has become popular enough to have been included in 16 hymnals. The song has sometimes been recorded under the titles "What Are They Doing?" and "What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?". The question mark is often omitted. The song may also be known by its first line, "I am thinking of friends whom I used to know". The song consists of four verses and a refrain, each four lines long. In

title: What Are They Doing in Heaven?

text: in a wide variety of styles, including gospel and bluegrass; sometimes attributed to Phillips or to "anonymous" or to "traditional". What Are They Doing in Heaven? "What Are They Doing in Heaven?" is a Christian hymn written in 1901 by American Methodist minister Charles Albert Tindley. , it has become popular enough to have been included in 16 hymnals. The song has sometimes been recorded under the titles "What Are They Doing?" and "What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?". The question mark is often omitted. The song may also be known by its first line, "I am thinking of

title: What Are The Theosophists?

text: often attracted all sorts of neurotics, hysterics and even madmen: "All organisations which depend on enthusiasm and opposition to conventional opinion suffer from this problem to some degree; Theosophy appears to have been especially prone to it. The permanent residents at Adyar during the 1880s and '90s were typical. A quarrelsome collection of minor English aristocrats, rich American widows, German professors, Indian mystics and hangerson of every description, they were all eager to have their say, especially during Olcott's prolonged absences, and all ready to quarrel with one another." What Are The Theosophists? "What Are The Theosophists?" is an editorial

title: Tourism in Peru

text: country's high-end tourism industry, particularly in emerging markets. There are investors from major international hotel chains willing to invest millions of dollars (upwards of US$10 million) in 5 star hotels and resorts in the Mancora and Punta Sal area under capital investment or joint venture schemes. The investors are comprised by more than 115 investment funds of USA and Europe. There are eleven locations in Peru designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, three of these places being national parks. These monuments receive many tourists due to their uniqueness, aesthetic attraction, and cultural significance. Tourism in Peru Tourism in Peru

title: Tourism in Peru

text: tourism forms the largest sector of the tourism industry in Peru. Pre-Columbian civilizations – most notably the Inca Empire, Chavín, Moche, and Nasca – left a large archeological and cultural impact on the nation. The ruins of Machu Picchu are the most internationally recognized of all the ruins of Peru and therefore receive the most tourists. The other popular ruins are those of Chan Chan, Sipán, Kuelap, Nazca Lines, Ollantaytambo, Caral, Sacsayhuamán, and Sillustani. Tourists also visit the Spanish colonial architecture in many cities in Peru. Some of the most outstanding examples of Spanish colonial architecture are in the cities

title: Welfare in Peru

text: training programs. Peru has a vast array of vocational training programs that aim to teach workers job-specific skills. Since these skills are commended by employers, these programs obtain strong support from them. Unemployment benefits are not required by law to be dispersed by the government, but should be given out by private-sector employers in the form of severance pay. In the case of Peru, severance pay is distributed in the event of wrongful termination. Peru is also one of the countries that have set a limit on severance pay. While most payments come out of companies' internal funds, there are

title: Women in Peru

text: census, the causes of maternal death in Peru were as follows: The age of consent in Peru has changed several times during recent years, and has been subject to political debates, but today it is fixed at 14, regardless of gender and/or sexual orientation, in accordance with a 2012 decision of the Constitutional Court of Peru. Teenage pregnancies are not uncommon. They are often the result of rape by a male relative. When giving birth, indigenous mothers may avoid going to clinics due to unfamiliarity with the techniques used. They instead prefer to use traditional practices, with which they are

title: Peru, New York

text: town was $19,676. About 7.6% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. Peru, New York Peru is a town in Clinton County in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 6,998 at the 2010 census. The town was so named for its views of the Adirondack Mountains to the west and the farmlands throughout the town, resembling scenery found in the country of Peru in South America. Peru, New York is in the southeastern part of Clinton County,

title: Chachapoyas, Peru

text: Chachapoyas, Peru Chachapoyas () is a city in northern Peru at an elevation of 2,335 meters (7,661 ft). The city has a population of approximately 20,279 people. Situated in the mountains far from the Peruvian coast, Chachapoyas remains fairly isolated from other regions of Peru. Hikers and adventurers can visit the Chachapoya region There is daily service by bus to Chiclayo and Cajamarca. The bus from Chiclayo is an overnight bus but to Cajamarca due to the difficult and winding roads the bus only goes during the day. The city is served by Chachapoyas Airport. The city of Chachapoyas is

title: Indians in Peru

text: Indians in Peru Indians in Peru form a tiny minority in the country and are one of the smaller populations of the Indian diaspora. According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, there were about 500 Indians living in Peru as of December 2016. The first immigrants from India to have arrived in Peru were businessmen who had gone there in the early 1960s. Later on, the community grew in number marginally until the early 80s, after which many of its members left due to the severe local economic crises and the prevailing terrorism. Those with relatives in other Latin

title: Indians in Peru

text: the internet. But being invariably first generation migrants, many of them do occasionally visit India. Most of them speak only their mother tongue and Spanish, with a smattering of English. Indians in Peru Indians in Peru form a tiny minority in the country and are one of the smaller populations of the Indian diaspora. According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, there were about 500 Indians living in Peru as of December 2016. The first immigrants from India to have arrived in Peru were businessmen who had gone there in the early 1960s. Later on, the community grew in

title: Liberalism in Peru

text: Liberalism in Peru This article gives an overview of liberalism in Peru. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party. Traditional liberalism wasn't successful in Peru. From time to time there existed more or less liberal parties. The Popular Action ("Acción Popular") and the Union for Peru ("Unión por el Perú") are nowadays more or less liberal parties. p.m. In the

title: Telephone numbers in Peru

text: Telephone numbers in Peru Telephone numbers in Peru are made of: Peruvian area codes for each region (national subdivision) are 2 digits long except for Lima and Callao. On 1 March 2003 new codes were established. The following is a list of the area codes in Peru: From September 4, 2010, a national Mobile Virtual Area was created meaning that all mobile numbers in Peru are "non-geographical" (not attached to any geographical region but instead to the new MVA). In addition to that all mobile numbers across the country turned to nine digits long: 9xx xxx xxx. The following instructions

title: Communism in Peru

text: Communism in Peru Several different left-oriented organizations in Peru refer to themselves as communist ("comunista") parties, movements, organizations, groups, etc. Some are still active, under their original or other appellation, some have merged or split, and some have ceased operating. The oldest communist party in Peru is the Peruvian Communist Party ("Partido Comunista Peruano"), founded in 1928, by José Carlos Mariátegui, under the name Socialist Party of Peru ("Partido Socialista del Perú"). In 1930, the name was changed to Peruvian Communist Party. Jorge Del Prado was the party's General Secretary between 1966 and 1991. Currently, the General Secretary is Roberto

title: Tennis in Peru

text: Tennis in Peru Luis Horna and Jaime Yzaga are the most famous Peruvian tennis players. Tennis Hall of Famer and Davis Cup and Wimbledon winner Alejandro Olmedo was born in Peru but played for the United States only for Davis Cup. Laura Arraya is a best Peruvian Tennis player in women's. Her brother is Pablo Arraya, a former Peruvian tennis player. Although the sport is not quite as popular as others in Peru, the Peruvian tennis team generally does well and is usually at the Americas Zone Group I. Twice Peru has reached the World Group playoffs in 1989 and

title: Human trafficking in Peru

text: of Peru known as a gold mining hub. Human trafficking in Peru Peru is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to trafficking in persons, specifically forced labor and forced prostitution. Several thousand persons are estimated to be subjected to conditions of forced labor within Peru, mainly in mining, logging, agriculture, brick making, and domestic servitude. Many trafficking victims are women and girls from impoverished rural regions of the Amazon, recruited and coerced into prostitution in urban nightclubs, bars, and brothels, often through false employment offers or promises of education. Indigenous persons are particularly vulnerable

title: Census in Peru

text: a population and household census has to be executed The following table shows the dates the censuses were made and the total population number for Peru at those dates. Census in Peru A census in Peru is an enumeration of the Peruvian population made by the Peru government. The full name of a census in Spanish is like "X Censo de Población y V de Vivienda" in which "X" en "V" are Roman numerals for the tenth population census and fifth household census respectively. The first five times the census was made, only population data was included. From the sixth

title: Architecture of Peru

text: in Lima. Architecture of Peru Peruvian architecture is the architecture carried out during any time in what is now Peru, and by Peruvian architects worldwide. Its diversity and long history spans from ancient Peru, the Inca Empire, Colonial Peru to the present day. Peruvian colonial architecture is the conjunction of European styles exposed to the influence of indigenous imagery. Early academia has tended to view the Spanish architectural and religious takeover as complete and swift, but revisionist history emphasizes the lasting role of the indigenous in religious architecture. Two of the most well-known examples of the Renaissance period are the

title: Bahá'í Faith in Peru

text: Conference were photographed beside a sign, which, translated from the Spanish, reads: “Bahá’u’lláh is the return of Viracocha.” In 1975–6 Hand of the Cause Rúhíyyih Khanum travelled by boat through the tributaries of the Amazon River of Brazil and also visiting the high mountain ranges of Peru and Bolivia. Thirty six tribal groups were visited over a period of six months; the trip was called "The Green Light Expedition". The first Aymara International Baha'i Conference was held in Juli, Peru, in August 1978. More than 200 Baha'is from Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru were present. The entire conference was conducted in

title: CIA activities in Peru

text: called him "The right hand man of former President Alberto Fujimori, Montesinos effectively ran Peru from the shadows throughout the 1990s" CIA activities in Peru A NIE addressed the "prospect for an elected civil government" and the problems it would face. The first conclusion was that pressures for change, in a society going through urbanization and industrialization, would take many years to relieve. Peru is now under a junta that seized power in July 1962, to prevent the Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana (APRA), a left populist but anti-Communist party established in 1924. APRA was originally revolutionary but now seeks to

title: Architecture of Peru

text: Architecture of Peru Peruvian architecture is the architecture carried out during any time in what is now Peru, and by Peruvian architects worldwide. Its diversity and long history spans from ancient Peru, the Inca Empire, Colonial Peru to the present day. Peruvian colonial architecture is the conjunction of European styles exposed to the influence of indigenous imagery. Early academia has tended to view the Spanish architectural and religious takeover as complete and swift, but revisionist history emphasizes the lasting role of the indigenous in religious architecture. Two of the most well-known examples of the Renaissance period are the Cathedral and

title: Telecommunications in Peru

text: poverty, expensive services, little meaningful competition, and the geographical barriers imposed by the Andean mountains and Amazon jungles. Under the name Movistar, Telefónica del Perú dominates the basic telephone market. América Móvil’s Claro occupies second place, while Americatel Peru is third with roughly 1% of the market. The remaining companies have market shares below 0.3%. Mobile penetration is below the regional average with about one quarter of the population having no mobile phone at all, while others, primarily in urban areas, have multiple subscriptions. Telefónica, operating as Movistar, is the mobile leader; América Móvil, operating as Claro, is second; and

title: We Are Our Mountains

text: the finals. However, Armenia retaliated for the decision by including multiple images of the monument in its voting presentation—on a video screen in the background, and on the back of their spokesperson, Sirusho's, clipboard. We Are Our Mountains "We Are Our Mountains" (, ) is a large monument north of Stepanakert, the capital city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh (which was initially named Nagorno-Karabakh). The sculpture, completed in 1967 by Sargis Baghdasaryan, is widely regarded as a symbol of the Armenian heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh. The monument is made from volcanic tufa and depicts an old man and woman hewn

title: We Are Our Mountains

text: We Are Our Mountains "We Are Our Mountains" (, ) is a large monument north of Stepanakert, the capital city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh (which was initially named Nagorno-Karabakh). The sculpture, completed in 1967 by Sargis Baghdasaryan, is widely regarded as a symbol of the Armenian heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh. The monument is made from volcanic tufa and depicts an old man and woman hewn from rock, representing the mountain people of Karabakh. It is also known as "tatik-papik" (տատիկ-պապիկ) in Armenian, which translates as "Grandma and Grandpa". The sculpture is prominent in Artsakh's coat of arms. The use

title: Religion in Peru

text: Mainline Protestant. They continue to grow faster than the national growth rate. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claims more than 578,000 members in Peru. There are currently 764 congregations that meet in Peru. There are currently two LDS temples in Peru, one located in La Molina, Lima, and the other in Trujillo. On October 6, 2012, the LDS church announced a third temple to be built in Arequipa. At the April 3, 2016 General Conference of the LDS church, it was announced that a fourth temple would be built in Los Olivos, Lima. This second temple in

title: Koreans in Peru

text: their number 500 business people, 90 representatives of the South Korean government, 48 factory owners, 39 religious workers, and 25 sportspeople. Many businesspeople are involved in the import of products from South Korea, especially used cars, computers, and construction equipment; however, the largest portion of Koreans in Peru are involved with the textile industry. Aside from Park Man-bok, other Koreans have made notable contributions to sport in Peru. Lee Ki-Hyung, a 1973 taekwondo world champion, went on to work as a martial arts instructor in the Peruvian Air Force. Chung Eui-Hwang, 9th dan black belt, arrived in Peru in 1979,

title: Tourism in Peru

text: is operated by PeruRail, the largest railway manager in Peru. Another mode of transportation in the Amazonian area is river transport. River transportation companies operate routes between the cities of the Peruvian Amazon. The main hubs of this network are the cities of Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Pucallpa, and Yurimaguas. Because of the lack of roads in this region, river transport, along with air travel, are the most efficient and important methods of transport. Tourism is the third largest industry in Peru. It employs 11% of the labor force in Peru (484,000 direct and 340,000 indirect jobs) the majority of them

title: Femicides in Peru

text: Femicides in Peru Femicides in Peru are murders committed against women within the Latin American country of Peru. Between 2010 and 2017, 837 women were murdered and 1,172 murder attempts were made. According to Peru's National Statistics Institute 2014 survey, 32.3% of Peruvian women had at some point experienced physical violence from a spouse or partner, and 11.9% had experienced such in the previous 12 months. The country's national human rights ombudsman's office has estimated that every month 10 women are killed by their partners. A 2015 study by the same office revealed that from January 2009 to October 2015,

title: Tourism in Peru

text: have one clear national airline, but rather a number of different airlines offering service to Peru from North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Some of the most popular airlines are LAN Perú (domestic and international), Avianca Peru (international), and Star Perú (domestic). The country's airports are also served by many international airlines from other nations. The Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima is the nation's leading international airport and received 15,295,808 passengers in 2013. Domestic air travel serves as a major method for tourists to traverse the country with multiple airlines offering service between many of Peru's cities. Peru

title: Transport in Peru

text: that goes from Lima (in the coast) to Pucallpa (in the jungle). Inter-city travel in Peru is almost exclusively done in long distance buses. Buses in most of the cities depart from bus terminals called "terminal terrestre". The main bus companies that serve Lima with the major cities include Cruz del Sur and Ormeño. Other companies are "Civa, Tepsa, Cial, Flores and Oltursa". 8,600 km of navigable tributaries of Amazon system and 208 km of Lake Titicaca. There are river boat service from Yurimaguas and Pucallpa to Iquitos, and from there to the Brazilian border in the Amazon river. Touristic

title: What Is This Thing Called Love? (Alexander O'Neal song)

text: the United States, the single reached #21 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. What Is This Thing Called Love? (Alexander O'Neal song) "What Is This Thing Called Love?" is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It is the second single from the singer's fourth solo album, "All True Man" (1991). The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by Lisa Keith. Following the successful chart performances of the "All True Man" single "All True Man", "What Is This Thing Called Love?"

title: What Are We Doin' in Love

text: stage. What Are We Doin' in Love "What Are We Doin' in Love" is a song written by Randy Goodrum and recorded by American country music artist Dottie West with the uncredited vocals of Kenny Rogers. It was released in March 1981 as the second single from the album "Wild West". "What Are We Doin' in Love" was the duo's third and final number one on the country chart. Since 1978, West and Rogers had been together as a duet partnership. Rogers revived the career of Dottie West when their song "Every Time Fools Collide" became a hit in 1978.

title: What Are We Doin' in Love

text: What Are We Doin' in Love "What Are We Doin' in Love" is a song written by Randy Goodrum and recorded by American country music artist Dottie West with the uncredited vocals of Kenny Rogers. It was released in March 1981 as the second single from the album "Wild West". "What Are We Doin' in Love" was the duo's third and final number one on the country chart. Since 1978, West and Rogers had been together as a duet partnership. Rogers revived the career of Dottie West when their song "Every Time Fools Collide" became a hit in 1978. They

title: Freedom of the press in Peru

text: has been multiple shifts in the laws that apply to journalists being able to gather data. Overall, despite the existence of access to information laws as Peru is a democratic country, transparency regarding official documents are inconsistent in practice and journalists face difficulties when gathering information and when publishing articles in all media platforms. The 2018 World Press Freedom Index shows a slight overall improvement in respect for press freedom in Latin America. However, Latin American countries such as Peru still suffer recurring problems of violence, impunity and authoritarian policies towards citizens that work as journalists. Peru occupies the 88th

title: President of Peru

text: President of Peru The President of Peru () officially called the President of the Republic of Peru () is the head of state and head of government of Peru and represents the republic in official international matters. Presidents de facto who assumed power through political coups are also included in this list. The last directly elected President of Peru was Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, from July 28, 2016 to March 21, 2018, when he resigned from office. Following the traditional constitutional succession, First Vice President Martín Vizcarra, former governor of Moquegua, Minister of Transportation, and Ambassador to Canada, succeeded him in

title: Human rights in Peru

text: socially and economically in comparison to the larger population within Peru. Human rights in Peru Within Peru, human rights are protected under the Constitution. The Peruvian Constitution underscores the importance of the state to preserve the dignity of all human beings. The Constitution includes articles that promote the right to self-determination, equality and non-discrimination, and life. Ever since the end of the internal conflict that occurred in Peru from 1980-2000, the country has worked to integrate humanitarian regulations and statuses into national law. However, there are still instances of particular rights being challenged. The 2014 Human Rights Report by the

title: Welfare in Peru

text: cases in which countries have individual external accounts. In Peru, this is called "Compensation for time of service" (CTS). CTS can also be seen as a method of forced savings or funds put away by employers that hire workers to work four or more hours a day. CTS is distributed as a result of termination or migration to a new job. Pensions in Peru consist of social insurance (SNP) and the Individual account, both of which cover public or private sector employees. The average pension in 2014 was $984 soles (about US $350) per month and paid only to those

title: President of Peru

text: Tapia Bernal 5- Third Vice President of Congress: Yeni Vilcatoma de la Cruz President of Peru The President of Peru () officially called the President of the Republic of Peru () is the head of state and head of government of Peru and represents the republic in official international matters. Presidents de facto who assumed power through political coups are also included in this list. The last directly elected President of Peru was Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, from July 28, 2016 to March 21, 2018, when he resigned from office. Following the traditional constitutional succession, First Vice President Martín Vizcarra, former

title: You Are What You Is

text: from side three of the LP, as well as the reprise from the beginning of side four. Album - "Billboard" (United States) You Are What You Is You Are What You Is is a double album by American musician Frank Zappa. It was originally released as a double album in 1981 and later by Rykodisc as a 20-song CD. After the release of "Joe's Garage", Frank Zappa set up his home studio, the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, and planned to release a triple LP live album called "Warts and All". As "Warts and All" reached completion, Zappa found the project

title: Human rights in Peru

text: to improve the health and well-being of the vulnerable citizens of Peru. All the partnerships within Peru work to help these vulnerable populations be better positioned to advocate for changes in their communities within more national health service contexts. The Constitution also protects various civil liberties, which guarantees personal freedoms. Education and freedom of religion are essential liberties that are included within the Peruvian Constitution. Education is a basic human right and within Peru, every individual is entitled to an education without discrimination. Similarly, freedom of religion is a human right that Peru acknowledges in their Constitution, preventing the instance

title: You Are What You Is

text: You Are What You Is You Are What You Is is a double album by American musician Frank Zappa. It was originally released as a double album in 1981 and later by Rykodisc as a 20-song CD. After the release of "Joe's Garage", Frank Zappa set up his home studio, the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, and planned to release a triple LP live album called "Warts and All". As "Warts and All" reached completion, Zappa found the project to be "unwieldy" due to its length, and scrapped it, later conceiving "Crush All Boxes". "Crush All Boxes" would have been a

title: What What (In the Butt)

text: singer for Queens Of The Stone Age and guitar player for Kyuss. In 2009, the creators of the video, and Samwell himself, claimed that a feature film called "What What (In the Butt): The Movie" was in the works. On November 12, 2010, Brownmark Films filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against MTV Networks, South Park Studios, and Viacom for their use of "What What in the Butt" in a 2008 "South Park" episode. In July 2011, a federal judge decided that South Park's use of the video fell under the fair use exception to copyright law, and thus the defendants

title: Taxation in Peru

text: 29.5%. In addition to this, resident entities are obliged to make advance payments on a monthly basis by applying a coefficient over the accrued taxable income of the month. Advance payments are to be offset against the annual income tax obligation. All resident companies are subject to this income tax on their worldwide taxable income. Resident companies are those incorporated in Peru. Branches and permanent establishments of foreign companies that are located in Peru and non-resident entities are taxed only on income from Peruvian sources. Various significant tax incentives are available for investments in the following areas: They are available

title: Agricultural history of Peru

text: the mountains into unfarmed but farmable lowlands. In contrast, the Moche were a lowland culture that died out after a strong El Niño, which caused abnormally high rainfall and floods, which was followed by a long drought. A study has shown that the crops of squash, peanuts, and cotton were domesticated in Peru around 10,000, 8,500, and 6,000 years ago, respectively. They were grown by the Ñanchoc people in the Ñanchoc Valley. No earlier instances of the farming of these crops are known. Peru is both afflicted and blessed by a peculiar climate due to the Humboldt Current. Before overfishing

title: Agricultural history of Peru

text: killed its fishery, Peru had the most productive fishery in the world due to the cold Humboldt Current. The current brings nutrients from a large portion of the Pacific floor to Peru's doorstep. On land, it results in a cold mist that covers coastal Peru to the extent that the desert plants have adapted to obtain water from the air instead of from the infrequent rainfall. The soil on the wet side of the mountains is thin, and the rivers on the dry side are few. This means all the water must be brought from the Atlantic side of the

title: Peru Township, Huron County, Ohio

text: trustees are filled by the remaining trustees. Peru Township, Huron County, Ohio Peru Township is one of the nineteen townships of Huron County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population of the township was 1,105. Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships: No municipalities are located in Peru Township. Statewide, the only other Peru Township is located in Morrow County. Based on the fact that Huron County is part of the old Connecticut Western Reserve, Peru Township may also be called the "Town of Peru" just like the townships in the

title: What Are Little Boys Made Of?

text: many variant forms. For example, other versions may describe boys as being made of "snaps", "frogs", "snakes", or "slugs", rather than "snips" as above. In the earliest known versions, the first ingredient for boys is either "snips" or "snigs", the latter being a Cumbrian dialect word for a small eel. The rhyme sometimes appears as part of a larger work called "What Folks Are Made Of" or "What All the World Is Made Of". Other stanzas describe what babies, young men, young women, sailors, soldiers, nurses, fathers, mothers, old men, old women, and all folks are made of. According to

title: What Is This Thing Called Love?

text: forms the basis of several jazz compositions (contrafact), such as "Hot House" by Tadd Dameron What Is This Thing Called Love? "What Is This Thing Called Love?" is a 1929 popular song written by Cole Porter, for the musical "Wake Up and Dream". It was first performed by Elsie Carlisle in March 1929. The song has become a popular jazz standard and one of Porter's most often played compositions. "Wake Up and Dream" ran for 263 shows in London. The show was also noticed in New York, and the critics praised Tilly Losch's performance of the song. The show was