Lima
is thea capital of the Republic of Peru city. According to the 2007 census Peru,
Lima had more than 7 million inhabitants; while the urban agglomeration had
more than 8 million people, 30% of the Peruvian population, figures that make
it the most populous city.
Location:
Lima is located in the coastal
desert of Peru, in the foothills of the western slope of the central Andes of
Peru. Although initially founded on the valley of the Rimac river, now extends
over large desert areas and even on other valleys.
Simbols of Lima:
The flag:
Historically, it is known as “Flag
of the City of the Kings of Peru”
The coat:
The Lima Coat of Arms was granted
by the Spanish Crown on December 7, 1537 by royal decree signed in Valladolid
by Emperor Charles V and his mother Queen Joanna I of Castile, giving the city
to bear the shield.
Lima economy:
The Peruvian capital is the main
industrial and financial center of the country. It is one of the most important
financial centers in Latin America. The main economic sectors that have high
activity are manufacturing, trade, services and tourism.