When you consider the number of countries available for relocation in Central America and South America it is perhaps easy to understand why sometimes Peru seems to fall off the radar.This is an area of the world which has much to offer although it does need some more investigation if you're looking for a place to lay your head in the future.So what does Peru have to offer and what should you look out for if relocating Peru?Population.Yet again, many people will be surprised to learn that Peru has a population of over 29 million people and a landmass which covers 1.2 km.This is a country which is steeped in tradition, history and culture and one which again offers a wide variety of experiences, climates and landscapes.Until you have checked it out you will not really understand exactly what awaits you and what you can expect upon landing.This is a country which has a population going back to the Inca Empire and beyond.This is a country where political and fiscal unrest have been prominent in years gone by but the authorities of today seem to have these under control now.This is a country where poverty is still rife although a lucrative economy has made many people very rich and very successful.Weather.As we mentioned above, Peru is an area of the world which offers massive variations and is in effect split into three separate regions.The coastal area of the country (to the west) has a number of valleys and rivers, we also have the Andes mountain range as well as the Amazonian rain forests and jungles of the East.When you take into account the fact that Peru has the fourth-largest area of tropical rainforest in the world then perhaps it is not unexpected to see a massive array of different climates available.The warmer weather tends to be in the coastal regions while the wetter weather tends to be in the northern regions with the Andes mountain range attracting some of the coldest and sharpest temperatures in the country.Then when you take into account the tropical rainforests it is easy to see why Peru offers perhaps one of the largest variations in climate, landscape and weather you could hope to see.Economy.After what can only be described as a chequered history with regards to political stability and economic prospects there is no doubt that Peru is on the up.The World Bank has defined the economy as "an upper middle income economy" with the prospects for the country better than they have been for many years.The services industry now accounts for around 53% of gross domestic product, manufacturing around 22%, extracted industries around 15% and taxes are now under 10%.There is a wider than normal range of employment opportunities, compared to other South American countries, and when you appreciate the population is expected to grow from 29.5 million to around 42 million by 2050 then we can expect a buoyant economy.Conclusion.Peru is one of those countries which travellers will often pass by with limited knowledge of the area.However, there is a large and growing economy, a large and growing population and the prospects for the country have never been better.Perhaps Peru is a country which should be on your radar if you're looking for a place to relocate to in the future?
Monday, August 13, 2012
Moving to Peru
When you consider the number of countries available for relocation in Central America and South America it is perhaps easy to understand why sometimes Peru seems to fall off the radar.This is an area of the world which has much to offer although it does need some more investigation if you're looking for a place to lay your head in the future.So what does Peru have to offer and what should you look out for if relocating Peru?Population.Yet again, many people will be surprised to learn that Peru has a population of over 29 million people and a landmass which covers 1.2 km.This is a country which is steeped in tradition, history and culture and one which again offers a wide variety of experiences, climates and landscapes.Until you have checked it out you will not really understand exactly what awaits you and what you can expect upon landing.This is a country which has a population going back to the Inca Empire and beyond.This is a country where political and fiscal unrest have been prominent in years gone by but the authorities of today seem to have these under control now.This is a country where poverty is still rife although a lucrative economy has made many people very rich and very successful.Weather.As we mentioned above, Peru is an area of the world which offers massive variations and is in effect split into three separate regions.The coastal area of the country (to the west) has a number of valleys and rivers, we also have the Andes mountain range as well as the Amazonian rain forests and jungles of the East.When you take into account the fact that Peru has the fourth-largest area of tropical rainforest in the world then perhaps it is not unexpected to see a massive array of different climates available.The warmer weather tends to be in the coastal regions while the wetter weather tends to be in the northern regions with the Andes mountain range attracting some of the coldest and sharpest temperatures in the country.Then when you take into account the tropical rainforests it is easy to see why Peru offers perhaps one of the largest variations in climate, landscape and weather you could hope to see.Economy.After what can only be described as a chequered history with regards to political stability and economic prospects there is no doubt that Peru is on the up.The World Bank has defined the economy as "an upper middle income economy" with the prospects for the country better than they have been for many years.The services industry now accounts for around 53% of gross domestic product, manufacturing around 22%, extracted industries around 15% and taxes are now under 10%.There is a wider than normal range of employment opportunities, compared to other South American countries, and when you appreciate the population is expected to grow from 29.5 million to around 42 million by 2050 then we can expect a buoyant economy.Conclusion.Peru is one of those countries which travellers will often pass by with limited knowledge of the area.However, there is a large and growing economy, a large and growing population and the prospects for the country have never been better.Perhaps Peru is a country which should be on your radar if you're looking for a place to relocate to in the future?
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