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Geography, Maps, and Flags |
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| ABC MAPS OF PERU (http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb/peru/peru%5Fmaps.html) |
| This is an interactive factbook that includes the following topics: Geography, Flag, Maps, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications, and Defense. In English. |
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| BANDERAS Y ESCUDOS DEL PERU (http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Land/4029/bye.htm) |
| Presents information about the history of the flags and coats of arms of Peru. In Spanish. |
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| PERU (http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/pe.html) |
| A detailed history of the Peruvian flag. In English. |
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| UT LIBRARY ONLINE - PERRY CASTAÑEDA MAP COLLECTION - PERU MAPS (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/peru.html) |
| Provides links to online maps of Peru, many of which were produced by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. In English. |
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| ABOUT GEOGRAPHY: PERU (http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blperu.htm?terms=PERU) |
| This site includes links to maps of Peru from various websites: political maps, blank maps, a map with basic geographic facts, many cities and physical features, and a shaded relief maps. The site also contains links to resources related to geography and general information about Peru and the capital city of Lima. In English. |
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Environment |
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| AMAZON CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (http://www.aceer.org/) |
| This Web site provides information about ACEER's activities in research, education and land husbandry in the Upper Amazon Basin, near Iquitos, Peru, where it owns 250,000 acres of rainforest. In English. |
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| AMAZON RIVER DOLPHINS (http://www.virtualexplorers.org/ARD/index.htm) |
| An extensive, well presented study on Amazon River Dolphins in the northern Peruvian Amazon, incorporating background information, field notes, graphics, maps and scientific research. Prepared by educators, students and graduate students. Lesson plans available. In English. |
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| ANDEAN BOTANICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (http://www.sacha.org/) |
| One of the most extensive online resources about the Andean and Coastal flora of Peru and Chile. This site has searchable databases of native phanerogams that include information about their natural habitat, scientific names, and even photographs in most cases. There is also a section about the natural environments of the region such as the coastal deserts, mountains forests, alpine formations, eastern , lowlands, etc. The Web page table of content includes the following topics: a section on El Niño, publications, plant families, environments, publications, database activites, new literature, project staff, and links to resources. In English and Spanish. |
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| APECA: ASSOCIATION PROMOTING EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE AMAZON (http://www.apeca.org/) |
| APRCA, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of education and conservation of the Peruvian Amazon rain forest, its native populations and cultures. Founded in 1993, APECA began as a floating health clinic delivering medical services and first-aid supplies to the remote Amazon River villages. The organization is based on the Amazon River south of Iquitos. Since then, APECA has established programs in health education, nutrition, and sanitation. In English and Spanish. |
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| CONDESAN (http://www.condesan.org/brochure-en.htm) |
| This Web site explains CONDESAN's (Consortium for Sustainable Development of the Andean Ecoregion) activities in natural resource management in the ecologically sensitive Andes with governments, research centers, universities, and communities. In English. |
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| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL (http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/home#) |
| Details the following environmental threats in Peru: deforestation, expansion of the agrarian frontier, cattle ranching, unsustainable timber extraction, land/resource tenure insecurity, contamination of water sources, soil and air due to oil spills, and use of mercury for gold mining. In English. |
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| CURSO DE SOCIOLOGIA: RECURSOS (http://www.lamolina.edu.pe/facultad/economia/sociologia/recursos.htm) |
| This page contains statistical data about Peru's natural resources such as the quality of Peruvian land (percentage of lands useful for agriculture, grass, forests, etc.), flora and fauna of the country, mineral reserves, and natural gas. Also includes data about fishing, manufacturing and mineral production. Percentage of agricultural production for each department in Peru is also included in this Web site. In Spanish. |
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| GEOHAZARDS IN THE PERUVIAN ANDES (http://partners.si.edu/geohazards/Index.html) |
| This Web page looks at the human risks of living in the Colca Valley, near the Sabancaya volcano in southern Peru. A joint effort by the Smithsonian Institute and NASA's Commercial Remote Sensing Program. Includes QuickTime movies and other visuals. In English. |
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| IDMA: INSTITUTO DE DESARROLLO Y MEDIO AMBIENTE, PERU (http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/6274/) |
| The Peruvian Institute of Development and the Environment is a nonprofit, private organization which promotes the improvement of the quality of life of human beings, the democratization of the nation, and the social equality of the society, all within an environmental perspective. Its Web site includes information on the Institute's development programs which includes forestry, agroforestry, and biological control. Also includes the Institute's publications, reports and documents, and related networks and links. In Spanish. |
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| LIVING EDENS: MANU, PERU's HIDDEN RAINFOREST (http://www.pbs.org/edens/manu/) |
| Features The Living Edens: Manu Web site, a companion to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series. Provides in-depth information about animals and the indigenous tribes that populate Manu, Peru. Offers information about flora, fauna, history, links and classroom resources as well as the Machiguenga and the rain forest. The Manu Biosphere Reserve lies in the Peruvian Amazon. In English. |
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| LOST CROPS OF THE INCAS: LITTLE KNOWN PLANTS OF THE ANDES WITH PROMISE FOR WORLDWIDE CULTIVATION (http://books.nap.edu/books/030904264X/html/) |
| An online manuscript that covers research about exotic cereales, fruits, roots and tubers. In English. |
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| MEDICAL GEOGRAPHY AND CHOLERA IN PERU (http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/warmup/cholera/cholera%5Ff.html) |
| A case study of the cholera outbreak in 1991, with graphics and geographic information system data files. In English. |
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| PERU, COCA TRADE, AND ENVIRONMENT (http://www.american.edu/projects/mandala/TED/PERUCOCA.HTM) |
| A case study from the Trade Development Database, part of the Mandala Projects at American University. This study explores the ecological impact of drug trafficking on the Amazon. In English. |
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| THE PERUVIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE (APECO) (http://www.latinsynergy.org/apeco.htm) |
| Describes how APECO supports nature conservation in Peru, preserving biological diversity and promoting an adequate use of natural resources. The organization has programs in Rio Abiseo and Manu National Parks in the Amazon Region. In English. |
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| PLANTS OF THE MACHIGUENGA: AN ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDY OF EASTERN PERU (http://manu.montana.com/) |
| Presents information and photographs of the rainforest of Eastern Peru. Discusses village life of Machiguenga. Offers information on headache treatment by native people of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Highlights photographs and information on the birds and animals of Machiguengo. Contains links to sites of related interest. In English. |
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| PLATE F-25, UCAYALI RIVER (http://daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/DAAC%5FDOCS/geomorphology/GEO%5F4/GEO%5FPLATE%5FF-25.HTML) |
| Includes landsat pictures and a short commentary on the Ucayali River in the Amazon basin. In English. |
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| SOCIOLOGIA PERUANA DE GESTION AMBIENTAL (http://www.geocities.com/sociedadpga/) |
| A scientific society made up of Peruvian professionals engaged in development environmental projects and research. The site includes objectives, members, publications, environmental news and contact. In Spanish. |
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Weather |
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| WEATHERHUB: PERU (http://www.weatherhub.com/global/pe.htm) |
| An index of weather links for cities of Peru and other countries worldwide. Includes weather forecasts, weather radar, current weather, weather cams, kid's weather, local information, hurricane, weather maps, news, sports and travel. In English. |
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| PERU: WEATHER AND CLIMATE (http://www.usatoday.com/weather/basemaps/foreign/samerica/wfperu.htm) |
| Provides weather forecasts and climate for 25 cities in Peru as well as guides to month-to-month climates for Arequipa, Cuzco, and Lima. Also includes weather and climate in Latin America by country: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Trinidad. In English. |
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| CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PERU (http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/PE%5Fcc.html) |
| The most recently observed weather conditions for several locations in Peru are available here. In English. |
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| YAHOO! WEATHER - PERU (http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/Latin%5FAmerica/Peru.html) |
| Provides current day weather and 5 day forecasts for several cities and locations in Peru. In English. |
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| ACCUWEATHER.COM: PERU (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/intlocal%5Findex?reg=SA%3BSOUTH+AMERICA&cntry=SA%3BPR&Select+city=Submit+Query) |
| Provides five-day weather forecasts, maps, radar and satellite images for cities and towns across Peru. In English. |
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| ESTUDIO DEL FENOMENO EL NIÑO (http://www.lamolina.edu.pe/elnino/) |
| An informative page by Eddy Rojas of the Agrarian University La Molina. El Niño is a disruption of the ocean-atmospheric system in the tropical Pacific. This Web page has excellent links to many Web sites about this weather phenomenon. The author examines this phenomenon from its beginnings in Peru to its impact on the weather, biology, fishing, agronomy, and local agriculture (production, prices, etc.). In Spanish. |
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| EL NIÑO: ITS FAR REACHING ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON ARMY TACTICAL DECISION AIDS (http://www.tec.army.mil/publications/elnino/) |
| Discusses short and long term environmental effects on army tactical decision of this current off the Peruvian coast. Includes links to other related information. In English. |
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