"We are free, we shall always be so" Peru is a country in South America that borders Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Boliva, Chile and Pacific Ocean. The word Peru is derived from Biru, the name of one of the local ruler who lived in Bay of San Miguel, Panama. He discovered Peru in the early 1522 when South America was unknown to European explorers. The country gained Independence from Spain on July 28, 1821 but was not recognized until August 14, 1879. Peru is home to one of the seven wonders of the world Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas." The county was estimated to have 28,180,900 people in July 2008 census. The official language of the country is Spanish but the dialect changes in the different regions. Spanish Phrases
Hello: Hola
Goodbye: Adios
Yes: Si
No: noh
Ok :De acuerdo
Excuse me!: Perdon
I'm sorry: Lo siento
I'd Like: Quiero
How Much?: Cuanto
Where is... ? Donde esta?
Please: Por Favor
Thank you : Gracias
You're Welcome: Da nada
Please speak slowly: Hable mas despacio, por favor
