Lima, "Ciudad de Reyes":

• The largest city in Perú
• The second largest capital located in a desert (after Cairo)
• Political, Economic and Cultural centres of Peru
• Home to one third of Peru's population
• Metropolitan Lima is formed by the Province of Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callao

Geography of Lima:

• Located in west central Peru in a desert stripe between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes within the valleys of the Chillon, Rimac and Lurin rivers
• Historical city centre is located at the shore of the Rimac river

 Distances to Major Cities in Peru:

• From Cuzco: 724 miles (1,165 km)
• From Arequipa: 633.8 miles (1,020 Km)
• From Paracas: 152 miles (245 Km)
• From Huaraz: 248.5 miles (400 Km)

 International Airport:

• Jorge Chavez International Airport in Callao

 Local Currency:

• The Peruvian Nuevo Sol
• Some local establishments will receive US Dollars (under 100$ bills only)

 Telephone Area Codes:

• (1) for the city of Lima
• (+51) for Peru

 Languages:

• Spanish is the official language of the Government
• Quechua (Highlands of the Andes)
• Aymara (Amazon basin)

 Climate and Temperature:

• December - May (average daily temperatures between 25°C to 32°C)
• June - November (average daily temperatures between 12°C and 20°C)

 Education in Lima:

• There are different categories of schools: costly private and international schools; religious and non-religious private schools and government funded public schools

Higher Education in Lima (University):

• There are a number of recognised public and private Universities
• Lima is home to the oldest University in the Americas - the National University of San Marcos (1551)

GDP:

• Lima produces more than two thirds of the Peruvian GDP, taxes, bank deposits, private investments, doctors and university students

 Industry and Services:

• Almost all of Peru's mayor industries are located in the Lima area
• Main Products: textiles, clothing and food. Chemicals, fish, leather, paper and oil derivatives are also manufactured and/or processed in Lima
• Commercial activities are spread throughout the city
• Service sector (retail and wholesale business, trade, finance, tourism)