Peru

Peru is a beautiful country located in South America. It has many different geographical features that make it special. One of the most famous features of Peru is the Andes Mountains, which are the longest mountain range in the world! These mountains are very tall and have snowy peaks.

In Peru, you can also find the Amazon Rainforest, which is home to many different plants and animals. The rainforest is very green and full of trees and rivers. It is a very important part of Peru's environment.

Another interesting feature of Peru is the Pacific Ocean, which borders the western side of the country. The ocean has beautiful beaches where you can swim and play in the sand.

Lastly, Peru has the famous Nazca Lines, which are giant drawings in the desert that can only be seen from above. These lines are very mysterious and have been there for a long time.

  1. What is the longest mountain range in the world that can be found in Peru?
  2. Describe the Amazon Rainforest in Peru.
  3. Where can you find the famous Nazca Lines in Peru?
  4. How does the Pacific Ocean contribute to Peru's geography?
  5. Why do you think the Nazca Lines are considered mysterious?

A Visit to Lima

Hi, my name is Alex and I'm 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you about my exciting trip to Lima, Peru!

  1. My family and I visited the beautiful Miraflores district in Lima. We went to the Parque Kennedy where I saw so many cute cats roaming around. It was like a kitty wonderland!
  1. What did Alex enjoy seeing in the Miraflores district?
  2. How did Alex describe the cats in Parque Kennedy?
  3. What did Alex do with their family in Lima?
  4. What was the name of the tourist attraction mentioned in the post?
  5. Can you identify the location where Alex visited in Lima?

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Peru, how about creating a guide for a tourist thinking about visiting? You should include a number of landmarks or tourist attractions they should visit. You could also find them accommodation and restaurants. You might design an itinerary on an online mapping site with directions to each place. Be inventive and see what you can produce!
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