Flag meaning: White symbolizes peace and purity, Vicuña
(pronounced 'vy-Q-nya) in the coat of arms represents fauna, freedom, national
pride and heroism, Cinchona tree (the source of quinine) represents flora, Yellow
cornucopia spilling out gold coins stands for Peru's mineral wealth, and the
wreath of palm and laurel branches stands for liberty and freedom.
Demographics:
Population: 30,147,935 Age Structure: 0-14 years: 27.3% (male 4,184,330/female 4,040,096) 15-24 years: 19.2% (male 2,894,168/female 2,889,409) 25-54 years: 39.4% (male 5,715,542/female 6,161,540) 55-64 years: 7.3% (male 1,071,688/female 1,125,100) 65 years and over: 6.7% (male 979,854/female 1,086,208) Population growth rate: 0.99% Birth rate: 18.57 births/1,000 population Death rate: 5.99 deaths/1,000 population Literacy rate: total population: 89.6% male: 94.9% female: 84.6% Unemployment: 9.5% Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pe.html Historical Timeline: 1810 – War of independence that lasted until 1824. 1821 – General Jose de San Martin declared Peruvian Independence. 1824 – Peru won the battle of Ayacucho sealing its independence from Spain.. 1845 – Ramon Castilla was the first president elected by direct elections. Previous presidents were elected by indirect elections, coup d’état or by congress. 1856 – President Ramon Castilla abolished slavery. 1879 - Peru entered the War of the Pacific with Chile and Bolivia and lasted until 1884. 1911 – American explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered Machu Picchu. 1928- Jose Mariategui founded the Peruvian Communist Party. 1948 – A coup put General Manuel Odria and the military into power. 1968 – Coup d’état by Juan Velasco Alvarado. Large scale nationalizations of key industries. 1975 - Coup d’état by Morales Bermudez. 1980 – Sendero Luminoso, a guerrilla group, began an armed struggle against the Peruvian government. 1983 – El Niño caused extensive flooding in the north of the country and drought in the interior. Large damage to the economy. 1990 – First government of Alberto Fujimori. Restored market based economy and decreased inflation from 400% to almost 0%. 1992 – Abimael Gusman, Shining Path guerrilla leader, was captured and sentenced to life in prison. 1995 – Second government of Alberto Fujimori. 2000 – Fujimori resigned following political scandals and flees the country. 2005 – Fujimori was arrested in Chile and extradited to Peru facing charges of treason. 2005 – Free trade agreement with US. Source: http://www.discover-peru.org/peru-history-timeline/ |
Prayer for Peru
Father, you called what you are building through Jesus a “house of prayer” for all nations. We ask you boldly to raise up a culture of prayer through MULTIPLi in Peru and beyond. Raise up houses of prayer that are both attractional and missional for your name’s sake. Father, cause each and every church that is planted through MULTIPLi to be a host of your presence that the nations may know that you exist and that you are a rewarder of those who diligently seek you. Father, make it a matter of first importance that a culture of prayer is raised around kings and all who are in high positions of leadership. Draw people to a place of humility and seeking your face as a response to the great commandment to love you with all our hearts. Father, cause all involved in the MULTIPLi story to believe deeply that if we will humble ourselves, pray, seek your face and turn from our wicked ways that you will hear from heaven, forgive our sin and heal our land. Make this a reality among the MULTIPLi culture. Thank you Father. In Jesus Name we ask you for these dreams, Amen.
Source: http://www.joshfoliart.com/four-powerful-prayers-for-peru/
Father, you called what you are building through Jesus a “house of prayer” for all nations. We ask you boldly to raise up a culture of prayer through MULTIPLi in Peru and beyond. Raise up houses of prayer that are both attractional and missional for your name’s sake. Father, cause each and every church that is planted through MULTIPLi to be a host of your presence that the nations may know that you exist and that you are a rewarder of those who diligently seek you. Father, make it a matter of first importance that a culture of prayer is raised around kings and all who are in high positions of leadership. Draw people to a place of humility and seeking your face as a response to the great commandment to love you with all our hearts. Father, cause all involved in the MULTIPLi story to believe deeply that if we will humble ourselves, pray, seek your face and turn from our wicked ways that you will hear from heaven, forgive our sin and heal our land. Make this a reality among the MULTIPLi culture. Thank you Father. In Jesus Name we ask you for these dreams, Amen.
Source: http://www.joshfoliart.com/four-powerful-prayers-for-peru/
Foreign Affairs
Peru shares its borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. On 27 January 2014, the International Court of Justice issued its final judgment over a longstanding maritime border dispute between Chile and Peru, ultimately requiring Chile to cede territory. Both countries have agreed to abide by the ruling In addition, Peru has a good relationship with the US who is it's second largest trade partner. Peru's number one trade partner is China who it established a relationship with in 1971.
source: http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/peru/peru_brief.html
Peru shares its borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. On 27 January 2014, the International Court of Justice issued its final judgment over a longstanding maritime border dispute between Chile and Peru, ultimately requiring Chile to cede territory. Both countries have agreed to abide by the ruling In addition, Peru has a good relationship with the US who is it's second largest trade partner. Peru's number one trade partner is China who it established a relationship with in 1971.
source: http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/peru/peru_brief.html