maps

samerperu

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

More info on Peru is here

altiplansam

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

The area marked Altiplanoabove refers to the geographer's Altiplano.
As opposed to the alpacas' altiplano (high plain) which extends between the mountains all the way up to Ecuador

geoperu

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

Peru geographical 2002

0000000001.peru-physical-map.1

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

In order of magnitude, the towns are Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo and Chiclayo.
Apparently.

3region_gif

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

A simpler geographical map !
The boast is that you can swim in the Pacific in the morning, ski in the Andes in the afternoon and dine in the Amazon jungle in the evening.

peru_map

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

districtperu

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

Peru districts

peru_econ_1970

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

Well 1970 is a bit old but it is quite an informative map.
Note that although the agricultural areas look small, Peru is a net exporter of produce.
Most green coastal areas represent river valleys.

titicamod1

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:45:21 +0100

Lake Titicaca means "stone puma" in Qechua and is the legendary birthplace of the Inca gods whose advice to mankind was:
Ama suwa, Ama quella, Ama llulla (do not steal, do not be idle, and do not lie)

It is the highest navigable fresh water lake. at about 12,500 ft or 3,820m asl.
Maximum depth is about 900 ft or 280m (NE corner), the average depth is about 650ft or180m.

Length is about 108 miles or 175km. Width 40 miles or 70km.
Narrowest navigable point Tiquina Straits 800yards or 750m.
Dived by Cousteau, sailed by Tristram Jones, inhabited by kilifish, catfish, trout and a large frog,
and is the headquarters of the Bolivian navy and outport of the Peruvian navy.