The natural resources of Peru They are one of the greatest riches that this South American country has. In Peru there is a great economic dependence on these resources since 13.9% of the gross domestic product (GDP) is based on the exploitation of minerals. 1
Peruvian law stipulates that the nation's natural resources are: water, both surface and underground; the soil, the subsoil and the lands for their use capacity, that is, agricultural, protected or forestry. two
Hydrocarbons are also stipulated in the legal framework as natural resources, and all energy sources that exist in the country such as wind or solar. They also include the atmosphere and the radio spectrum.
But where there is immense potential, among Peru's natural resources, is in its mineral reserves. The country has the largest silver reserve in the world, in addition to having the largest gold, zinc and lead exploitation in the region. 3
In Peruvian law, the natural landscape is also considered a natural resource, as long as it produces economic benefits, and adds an indefinite space for any other element that can be considered as a natural resource..
The maritime territory of the Republic of Peru is constituted by the Sea of Grau, which covers 3,079.50 km bordering the continental coast and 200 nautical miles wide towards the Pacific Ocean.. 4
Thanks to the Amazon, it is a region rich in hydrographic basins, of which there are 159 throughout Peru.. 5 But it also has 2,679 glaciers and 8,355 lagoons of glacial origin. 6 It has 700 reservoirs or water reservoirs.
Peru has part of the Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, which it shares with Bolivia, its neighbor. Of the total surface of Lake Peru it has 56%, that is, 4772 kmtwo. 7
The land area of the Republic of Peru has an area of 1279999 kmtwo. This is divided into 3% of arable land, of which 0.5% is permanently in harvest. They also have 21% of their territory in use as permanent pasture.. 8
One of the great riches of Peru is its nature, and 66% of its soil is occupied by forests and jungle. Meanwhile, 9.5% are engaged in other activities.
Peru has a rich biodiversity within its borders. Among fauna and flora they have more than 24,000 species inhabiting its territory. 9 It is one of the 17 countries that have 70% of the total biodiversity and is part of the United Nations Group of Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries.
The vicuña appears on the national shield, representing the country's diversity of fauna. And next to it a cinchona tree, which is held as a symbol of the plant wealth of the Peruvian nation..
The richness of the national vegetation is great, as it has approximately 20,375 species of flora, of which around 5,500 are endemic, that is, originating in Peru.. 10
One of the most appreciated flowers is the cantuta, which was the favorite of the Inca emperors.
The water ecosystem has more than 1070 species. One of the most coveted is the stingray and Peru has 12 species of this animal, from which more than 21,000 are extracted per year. There is also the Arahuana, of which approximately 1,600,000 were caught during 2010.. 12
Regarding salt water, in the northern zone there is great biodiversity, and in the southern zone of the coast there is an efficient pelagic production. Only in the Peruvian sea approximately 10% of the world's fishing occurs.
Native animals have been very important for the establishment of ancient societies in Peru. But at present they do not lose prominence, because the economic benefit that they bring thanks to exports or tourism is still significant..
Only thanks to the variety of birds, around 1847 species, the specialized tourist development of "birdwatching" has been achieved, in which tourists seek to observe exotic specimens, Peru produces annual profits of 50 million dollars, approximately. 13
Oil and natural gas are important in the national development of Peru. Almost half of the electrical energy consumed in the country is generated from Peruvian natural gas. 14
In the Republic of Peru there are 18 sedimentary basins: Tumbes Progreso, Talara, Lancones, Sechua, Santiago, Bagua, Marañón, Huallaga, Trujillo, Salaveray, Ene, Ucayali, Lima, Pisco, Madrede Dios, Moque Gua and Titicaca. But the wells explored are only in 4 of them. fifteen
Peru produces more than 300 million dollars a month as a dividend from its hydrocarbon and natural gas transactions abroad. 16
Peru's mineral wealth is vast. This South American country has large reserves that constitute one of its largest capitals. In addition, this depends largely on your economy. More than 2000 million dollars a month result from the export of metallic minerals from Peru. 17
Its silver reserve is the largest on the planet, in Peru there is 17.5% of the world's unextracted silver. In Latin America they have the first place in zinc, lead and molybdenum reserves. 18
Its main buyers are China and the United States of North America, since they receive respectively 36% and 9% of Peruvian mineral exports, mainly copper, gold and zinc..
The natural beauties of the landscape are used and protected as long as they can generate an economic benefit to the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru promotes a series of preferential routes that are selected as emblems of the nation. In addition, in these places the tourist will have constant police surveillance and patrol, guaranteeing a safe journey. 19
-Manu National Park
-Macchu Picchu
-Ollantaytambo
-Sacred Valley of the Incas in Urubamba
-Cusco
- Titicaca lake
-The Túcume Valley
-Pomac Dry Forest
-Mirador Cruz del Condor
-Lachay National Reserve
-Punt Sal
-National park huascaran
-Luya
-Caleta de San José
-Pimentel Beach
-Paracas National Reserve
-Paracas chandelier
-Huacachina Oasis
-Rio Grande Valley in Palpa
-Nazca lines
-Colca Canyon
-Misti volcano in Arequipa
-Mancora
-The organs
-Vitor Valley
-Camana
-Matarani
-Mollendo Beaches
-Puerto Pizarro
- Los Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary
-Tumbes Beach
-Little foxes
-Lobitos
-Paita Beaches
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