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Generalities:

Area or Surface: 34,802 KM².

Main Resources: Cotton, corn, sugar cane, fruit trees. It is the first industrial center in the country.

Population: 6,732, 000 inhabitants. Its capital, Lima, has 340,422 inhabitants.

Number of Provinces and Districts: 10 provinces and 171 districts.

Date of Foundation: As department, August 04th, 1821.

Typical Foods: Carapulcra limeña, Cau-Cau, Anticuchos, Arroz con Conchas. Desserts such as the Mazamorra Morada and the Arroz con Leche.

 

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