Lima, capital of Peru
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Lima is the city and capital of Peru. Administrative center of the department of Lima. The main political, economic and cultural center of Peru.
It was founded by Spanish colonists in 1535. Subsequently, it became the center of the Spanish colonies in South America, after the proclamation of Peru's independence in 1821 - the capital of the Republic of Peru. The historical center is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Formerly known as Ciudad de los Reyes (City of Kings)
Area: 804 km2
Type of climate: coastal desert
Population for 2022: over 10 million people.
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