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Main Resources: The most important is the potatoe. Junín is the first national producer of this staple. It also produces coffee and fruits. It also produces silver, zinc and lead. Population: 1,125,000 inhabitants. Its capital, Huancayo, has 100,116 inhabitants. Number of Provinces and Districts: 9 provinces and 123 districts. Date of Foundation: As department, February 12th, 1821. Typical Foods: Papa a la Huancaína, Cuy Colorado, Huallpa Chupe. Fauna: Junín-bred sheep, llamas, trout. Black Herons, gallaretas. Flora: Totora "spots", flowers such as white lilies, daisies and carnations.
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