Peru Natural Resources Map
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Peru natural resources map. Natural resources conservation 1626 w logansport rd peru in 46970. By jamie since weve already left peru behind for a couple of weeks it is about time that we finish up our stories and move on to colombia. Peru in 46970 765 473 6528 765 395 7038 subscribe to email newsletter view daily lake level report.
Adapted from perus national society of mining and petroleum. In 2014 according to data from the bolivian government the countrys arable land was roughly 413. Peru has mineral resources some of which are copper gold iron ore and silver.
The name peru is derived from a quechua indian word implying land of abundance a reference to the economic wealth produced by the rich and highly organized inca civilization that ruled the region for centuries. Peru has been blessed with natural resources such as gold silver and copper as the map below indicates. Peru is on the west coast of south america south of the equator between 0 and 18 degrees south latitude and 70 degrees and 81 degrees west longitude.
Gold and silver are found extensively as are other rare metals and petroleum fields are located along the far north coast and the northeastern part of amazonia. Peru has a wealth of mineral resources. Other natural resources found in peru include timber fish phosphate and potash.
Peru climate flags maps economy history climate natural resources current issues international agreements population social statistics political system. Get directions reviews and information for natural resources conservation in peru in. In spite of the countrys potential mineral.
The countrys vast mineral agricultural and marine resources long have served as the economic foundation of the country and by the late 20th century tourism had also become a. One of bolivias most important natural resources is its arable land. Copper iron lead zinc bismuth phosphates and manganese exist in great quantities of high yield ores.
Last year we posted a summary of our top 10 natural wonders of the balkansyou guys seemed to like it so we want to repeat this for peru. Figure 133 peru mining radiography. Peru peru resources and power.
Fuel resources for this country include petroleum natural gas coal and hydropower.