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Peru Location – Western South America. Land area is 1,285,216 km2 Population - 28.5 million Geography – It varies from the arid plains of the Pacific coast to the peaks of the Andes Mountains and the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. Language – Spanish Capital city – Lima Climate – The climate of Peru is very diverse. On the coast it is subtropical with very little rainfall. In the Andes mountains it’s cool-to-cold. The eastern lowlands have hot weather and rain all year long. History – Home of many ancient cultures including the Incas. Conquered by Spain in the 16th century, it regained independence in the 19th century. Religion – Christianity, predominantly Catholic Culture – Rooted in Amerindian Spanish traditions, Peru is famous for elaborate pottery, textiles, jewelry, and sculpture. Peruvian cuisine blends Amerindian and Spanish food with strong influences from African, Arab, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese cooking. Football is the most popular sport. Well known for – Lake Titicaca, the Incas, Machu Picchu, Andes Mountains, Llamas, Guinea pigs. CNPC has been present in Peru since 1994 Venezuela Location – Northern coast of South America. Land area is 916,445?km2? Population – 27 million. Geography – From the long stretch of Carribean coastline, to the tropical rainforrests Andes Mountain range, Venezuela’s geography is varied. Language – Spanish Capital city – Caracas Climate – The climate of Venezuela is tropical History – Human habitation of Venezuela could have commenced at least 15,000 years ago. Colonisation by the Spanish started in 1522. Independence was finally gained in 1845 after many unsucsessful uprisings. The current President, Hugo Chavez has been in power since 1999. Religion – Christianity, predominantly Catholic Culture - The culture of Venezuela is a melting pot which includes the indigenous, African and Spanish. The strong Spanish influence includes build