Facts--Oakton Databases
- Cuzco (Peru) Topic Page from Credo ReferenceThis entry from the database Credo Reference offers students information about the city of Cuzco from a range of sources.
- Peru -- Political Handbook of the World from CQPressAn overview of Peru including a map and information about government.
- "Peru" from The World AlmanacBasic information about Peru including people, geography, and government.
- "Peru: At a Glance" from World Geography & Culture OnlineProvides country geography and physical features, government, people, and society facts at a glance and in-depth coverage through country entries, maps, flags, images, statistics, news articles, a gazetteer, and more. Explore further by clicking through the menu on the left.
- Education in PeruWorld Geography & Culture Online gives details about education in Peru.
Information on the Internet
- UNESCO World Heritage SiteThe United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization has designated Cusco as a World Heritage site.
- Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of PeruThis site offers information for travelers.
- CIA World Factbook: PeruInformation about Peru from the Central Intelligence Agency.
- U.S Department of StateOffers information about travel requirements and advisories.
Books
A Brief History of Peru by Call Number: F 3431 .H86 2004 (DPC)ISBN: 0816049181Publication Date: 2004This volume provides concise yet comprehensive narrative of Peruvian history from the first civilizations established on the slopes of the Andes around the second millennium BCE through to the most recent social unrest and political developments.
Culture and Customs of Peru by Call Number: F 3448 .F37 2003 (RHC)ISBN: 0313303185Publication Date: 2003Modern Peru emerges as an ethnically divided nation progressing toward social integration of its heavily Indian and Hispanic population. Ferreira and Dargent, native Peruvians, illustrate how the diverse geography of the country--the Andes, coast, and jungle--has also had a role in shaping cultural and social expression, from history to art.
