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Population of more than 30 million.
3.24% arable land.
45% Amerindian, 37% Mestizo, 15% White.
Only 84% of Peruvians speak Spanish.
Has a sizable evangelical movement (12%) compared to 80% Catholic.
Net migration rate of -2%.
90% literacy for females, 97% literacy for males.
9.5% unemployment.
3.6% GDP Growth (fallen from 6% growth).
Services compose more than half of Peru's economy.
Largest industry is mining.
3.3% inflation rate.
Lima & Cuzco Peru