Peru

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• A National Prayer Movement was launched in 1989 in response to 15 years of guerilla warfare. The results: capture of terrorist leaders in 1992 and 1993; massive turning to Christ, especially among the Quechua of the Andes. There has been some economic recovery and a fragile peace.

Official name: Republic of Peru Area: 1,285,220 km² Government: Presidential republic Official languages: Spanish, and, in some areas, Quechua and Aymara Monetary unit: Nuevo Sol Cities:

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LIFE & LIBERTY HDI

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Location 1.2 Climate 1.3 Natural Resources 2 Demographics 2.1 Peoples 2.2 Provinces 3 Life 4 Economy 5 Government 6 Religion 6.1 Islam 6.2 Buddhism 6.3 Christianity 6.3.1 History 6.3.2 Churches 6.3.3 Church and State Relations 6.3.4 Mission 6.3.5 Broadcasting 6.3.6 Councils and Networks 7 Future Trends 8 For More Reading

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• The Provinces of Peru

• The Cities of Peru

Lima, the capital, is Latin America’s fifth-largest city. Over 60% live in slum conditions of abject poverty, unemployment and malnutrition.

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• Student ministry is strategic for Peru’s future. Christian students need great courage to stand out for Jesus. Pray for the ministry of AGEUP (IFES) with a small number of staff workers in some 30+ groups in the 50 universities.

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• Wikipedia
• Joshua Project
• GRN