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Main Resources: rice, cotton, corn and potatoe. Population: 1,002,000 inhabitants. Its capital, Huaraz has 121,028 inhabitants. Number of Provinces and Districts: 20 provinces and 165 districts. Date of Foundation: As department, February 12th, 1821. Typical Foods: Picante de Cuy, Jaca-Casqui, Pecan-Caldo, Humitas de Chochoca. Fauna: Grey Deer, Taruca, "Oso de anteojos", Puma, Fox, Viscachas, Muca, Vicuñas, Ducks, Gallaretas and Hummingbirds. Flora: The Puya de Raimondi.
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