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Perú
General Information about Peru:
- The Capital of Peru is Lima.
- A typical school year in Peru runs from April to December. Grades 1-12 are free.
- Popular sports in Peru are boy’s soccer, girl’s volleyball. Surfing is more popular towards the coast of Peru.
- Peru has an estimated population of 29,180,900 people. (July 2008)
- The main religion in Peru is Christian (83.1%).
Geografía y Clima:
En la costa del Perú, el clima a puede ser un invierno húmedo y nublado de junio a septiembre. La temperatura mediaestá en el puesto57.2°F duranteel verano, las temperaturas pueden alcanzar un máximo de82.4°F omás. La sierra del Perúson soleadosdurante todo el díatodo eltiempo, años, pero por la nochepuede reducira 41°F. En el Amazonas, es tropical todo el año en ambas regiones. La temporada de lluvias se extiende desde diciembre hasta abril.
La Ropa:
En el Perú, el clima puede cambiar en funciónde dónde se encuentre. Siempre es mejorque"en paquete", porque el clima puede serimpredecible.Aquí hayun poco de ropaque usted puedeempacar.
- Mochila
- Confortablesbotas de montañaconbuen soporte al tobillo.
- Pantalones largos
- Camisa
- Camisa de manga corta
- Camisa de manga larga
- Par depantalones
- Ropa interior y calcetines(ropa interior térmica es muy recomendable,de serropa de nochebuenaluz,calory hace queen las noches frías).
- Chaqueta polar
- Sombrero o gorra paraprotegersedel sol.
- Artículosde toallas, más lavado.
- Crema de protección solar, bálsamolabial,gafas de sol.
- Botiquín de primeros auxilios.
- Repelente de insectos.
- El dinerodel cinturón.
- La cámara,cargador de batería,batería de repuesto yun montón de memoria.
La lista de empaquepuede variardependiendo de laregión en la queva a visitar.
Itinerary:

People constantly desire to be well dressed in public.
In Buenos Aires, European and North American fashions and designs are very popular.
http://online.culturegrams.com/world/world_country.php?contid=7&wmn=South_America&cid=6&cn=Argentina

People typically eat three meals each day.
Many Argentines enjoy an afternoon teatime (merienda), which includes a cup of tea or coffee with a snack.
Appearances/La Ropa-Clothing
Older women usually wear skirts, but the younger generation would rather dress more casual.
People constantly desire to be well dressed in public.
In Buenos Aires, European and North American fashions and designs are very popular.

Weddings are often elaborate, and most include three events: a civil ceremony (which is required for a marriage to be legally valid), a church wedding, and a large reception at one of the salon de events (reception hall).
As she leaves the church from being married, the bride usually throws her bouquet into the crowd.
Land & Climate
Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world.
It is 1/3 the size of the United States.
The nation has a varied landscape, containing such wonders as the Iguazú Falls (1.5 times higher than Niagara Falls), in the north, and the Perito Moreno Glacier of Santa Cruz, to the south.
Technology & Communication
While Argentines have access to private cars, taxis, subways, and trains, buses generally are the favored form of intra-city transportation.
Buenos Aires is the most important seaport.
The subway system in Buenos, Aires is expensive.
Internet is commonly used and most people have their own personal computers.
Eating Habits & Food Types
People typically eat three meals each day.
Many Argentines enjoy an afternoon teatime (merienda), which includes a cup of tea or coffee with a snack.

Elizabeth Hrabik
Peru
Research/A2
27 April 2012
(Lima, Iquitos, llo)
Geography/Climate –
- Peru is more of a dry place; the average rain they get in a year isPerú
General Information about 3.5 per year.Peru:
- It’s moreThe Capital of a humid place; on average they have 73% humidity.
- It’s not that windy of a place; average it’s about 9mph.
- As of April 25, 2012 its 75° outside, wind speed is 7mph, humidityPeru is 69%.Lima.
- The climate varies from tropicalA typical school year in eastPeru runs from April to dry desertDecember. Grades 1-12 are free.
- Popular sports in west; temperate to frigid in Andes.
- The terrain of Peru are boy’s soccer, girl’s volleyball. Surfing is more popular towards the western coastal plain, high and rugged Andes in center, eastern lowland junglecoast of Amazon Basin.Peru.
- Best time to go is during June – September.
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Culture:
- MostPeru has an estimated population of the country29,180,900 people. (July 2008)
- The main religion in Peru is Amerindian’s meaning they are part Spanish and Indian.
- Holidays and Fiestas areChristian (83.1%).
Geografía y Clima:
En la costa del Perú, el clima a HUGE part of their lives.
Tours:puede ser un invierno húmedo y nublado de junio a septiembre. La temperatura mediaestá en el puesto57.2°F duranteel verano, las temperaturas pueden alcanzar un máximo de82.4°F omás. La sierra del Perúson soleadosdurante todo el díatodo eltiempo, años, pero por la nochepuede reducira 41°F. En el Amazonas, es tropical todo el año en ambas regiones. La temporada de lluvias se extiende desde diciembre hasta abril.
La Ropa:
En el Perú, el clima puede cambiar en funciónde dónde se encuentre. Siempre es mejorque"en paquete", porque el clima puede serimpredecible.Aquí hayun poco de ropaque usted puedeempacar.
- Small group fixed departure tour
12 day trip
Lima's grand historic centre, Arequipa's colonial Santa Catalina convent, the Condors soaring in Colca Canyon, islands of Lake Titicaca, the treasures of the ancient Inca capital Cusco, Sacred valley of the Incas, train ride to the majestic Machu Picchu and the backdrop of the snow-capped Andes.
Days 1 and 2: Lima
Day 3: Arequipa
Days 4 and 5: Colca Canyon
Day 6: Puno
Days 7 - 9: Cusco
Day 10: Sacred Valley
Day 11: Machu Picchu
Day 12: Lima
Tour the amazon rain forest.
Floating Islands in Lake Titicaca
Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines
Sandboarding in Huacachina
Surfing in MancoraMochila
- Confortablesbotas de montañaconbuen soporte al tobillo.
- Pantalones largos
- The Inca Trails
8 days
Hiking through valleys and mountains
Lodging:
- Hostels in Peru, $9.00Camisa
- Camisa de manga corta
- Camisa de manga larga
- Par depantalones
- Ropa interior y calcetines(ropa interior térmica es muy recomendable,de serropa de nochebuenaluz,calory hace queen las noches frías).
- Chaqueta polar
- Sombrero o gorra paraprotegersedel sol.
- Artículosde toallas, más lavado.
- Crema de protección solar, bálsamolabial,gafas de sol.
- Botiquín de primeros auxilios.
- Repelente de insectos.
- El dinerodel cinturón.
- La cámara,cargador de batería,batería de repuesto yun montón de memoria.
La lista de empaquepuede variardependiendo de laregión en la queva a night
Bibliography:
1) http://www.selectlatinamerica.co.uk/destinations/peru/
2) http://weatherbase.com/
3) http://travelingcanucks.com/2010/10/peru-attractions-other-than-machu-picchu-incan-city/
4) http://www.hostels.com/peru visitar.
Itinerary:

^^^A good place to visit for historical tours and sight seeing in major cities\
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/equatorial-guinea
locations, and food.food
3. Cultural Norms
Witchcraft
Ancient Customs
Roman Catholicism with Pagan characteristics
Spanish, French, Portuguese
Traditional dance and music

3.Chilibre
High:80 degrees
78 degrees
RAIN??
Travel
A. Sports

Guatemala City
69 degrees F and Sunny
RAINY??
http://weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=14687
Cultural Foods (Links to restaurants with menus and prices)

Argentina
Research Score #1: 1/7
Families
Urban families tend to be rather small, averaging two children.