Knowra Lima (Peru) Lima (Peru) Lima is Peru’s capital and largest city, located on the Pacific coast at the mouth of the Rímac River. It is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.
Francisco Pizarro : Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Inca Empire and founded Lima in 1535. He established the Spanish colonial city that became Peru’s capital.
Rímac River : A river flowing from the Andes through Lima to the Pacific Ocean. The river supplied water and gave the city its name.
Government Palace of Peru : The official residence and workplace of Peru’s president, located on Lima’s Plaza Mayor. It anchors the national executive in Lima’s historic center.
Peruvian cuisine : The regional cooking traditions of Peru, shaped by Indigenous, Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese influences. Lima is the country’s principal stage for both traditional and contemporary Peruvian food.
Internal migration in Peru : Movement of people within Peru, including large-scale migration from rural regions to coastal cities. Migration drove Lima’s rapid expansion and diversified its population.
Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire : The 16th-century overthrow of the Inca Empire by Spanish forces and their Indigenous allies. Lima emerged as the principal Spanish administrative center after the conquest.
Lima Province : A province on Peru’s central coast that contains the core of the Lima urban area. It is distinct from the surrounding Lima Region despite sharing the capital’s name.
Congress of the Republic of Peru : Peru’s unicameral national legislature, based in Lima. Its location reflects the concentration of national political institutions in the capital.
Ceviche : A dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice, often served with chili, onion, and other accompaniments. Lima’s coastal seafood culture has made ceviche a signature of the city.
Urban sprawl : The outward, low-density expansion of urban development into surrounding land. Lima’s growth has extended far beyond its historic center.
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