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Lima , founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes (locally [sjuˈðað ðe los ˈreʝes], Spanish for "City of Kings"), is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is … See more
According to early Spanish articles, the Lima area was once called Itchyma, after its original inhabitants. However, even before the See more
Pre-Columbian era
Although the history of the city of Lima began with its Spanish foundation in 1535, the territory formed … See moreNational
Lima is the capital city of the Republic of Peru and Lima Province. As such, it is home to the three … See moreFlag
The Flag of Lima is historically known as "Banner of the City of the Kings of Peru". It is formed by a See moreThe urban area covers about 800 km (310 sq mi). It is located on mostly flat terrain in the Peruvian coastal plain, within the valleys of the See more
With a municipal population of 8,852,000 and 9,752,000 for the metropolitan area and a population density of 3,008.8 inhabitants per … See more
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