This region is historically fertile and was the cradle of many ancient Egyptian civilizations. The delta stretches from the northern part of Cairo to the Mediterranean Sea. Nile Delta Region: One of Egypt's most significant geographical features is the Nile Delta. To the northeast, Egypt has coastlines along the Red Sea. Sudan lies to its south, and Libya to its west. To the north, Egypt meets the Mediterranean Sea, while to the east, it shares a border with Israel and the Gaza Strip. It covers an area of about 1,002,450 km 2 (approximately 387,050 mi 2). It is also bounded by the South Pacific Ocean to the west.īolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil, Colombia.Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is located in northeastern Africa with its Sinai Peninsula stretching into Western Asia. Peru is bordered by Colombia and Ecuador to the north by Brazil to the east by Bolivia to the southeast and by Chile to the south. It is situated just to the south of the Equator and is geographically positioned both in the western and southern hemispheres of the Earth. Peru is a nation located on the western coast of South America. It is the administrative, cultural, educational, commercial and economic hub of the nation. Lima is also the 4th largest city in South America and the 2nd largest city in the Americas. Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean is, Lima - the capital, the largest and the most populous city of Peru. The regions are further subdivided into a total of 196 provinces (provincies) and 1,869 districts (distritos).Ĭovering an area of 1,285,216 sq.km, Peru is South America's 3rd largest country and the 19th largest country in the world. In alphabetical order, the regions are: Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Callao, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes and Ucayali. Peru (officially, the Republic of Peru) is divided into 25 regions (regiones, singular - region) and 1 province (provincia). In Lake Titicaca, the Uros Islands, which are man-made from reeds, and Taquile Island are of particular note. The largest and most important coastal islands include the Ballestas Islands, known for their rich marine life, and San Lorenzo Island, the largest island of Peru, located off the coast of Callao. Regarding islands, Peru has a number of coastal and lake islands. It is a region of immense biodiversity and hosts a significant portion of the world's species. The Selva's landscape consists of dense rainforests, expansive wetlands, and towering river cliffs. Originating from the Andes, the Amazon River traverses the country from west to east before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean after flowing through multiple countries. It encompasses the vast Amazon Rainforest, featuring numerous rivers, the most significant of which is the Amazon River. Known as the world's highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca is situated at an altitude of 12,507 feet (3,812 meters) above sea level.Įast of the Sierra, the Selva, the largest of the three regions, spans over 60% of the country. This region is also home to Lake Titicaca, which Peru shares with Bolivia. It is characterized by high plateaus and deep valleys, often leading to contrasting climate conditions. The Sierra accounts for about 28% of the country's total area. This region includes the towering peaks of the Andes Mountains, among them Huascarán, the highest peak in Peru, standing at 22,205 feet (6,768 meters). Parallel to the Costa, the Sierra, also known as the Andean highlands, runs from the north to the south of the country. Despite its predominantly desert landscape, the Costa contains numerous river valleys that support substantial agricultural activity. This region extends nearly 2,414 miles (3,885 kilometers) along the Pacific Ocean and has an average width of about 30 to 60 miles (50 to 100 kilometers). The Costa, representing a narrow strip of desert plain that stretches from the northern tip of the country to the southern border, makes up around 12% of the total area of Peru. Covering a total area of approximately 496,224 square miles (1,285,216 square kilometers), Peru presents a diverse and complex geographic structure divided primarily into three distinct regions: the Costa (coastal region), the Sierra (highland region), and the Selva (jungle region). Its western border lies along the Pacific Ocean. Peru, located on the western side of South America, shares its borders with five countries: Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, and Chile to the south.

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