Peru clinched its third investment grade rating from a major
credit evaluation agency on Wednesday, with Moody's praising the
country's ability to withstand the global downturn better than
some of its peers......
Population:
28,220,764 (2007). The population is largely Indian and Mestizos with noticeable influence from European
(mainly Spanish), Asian and African settlers.
Language:
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages, English is spoken in
major tourist areas......
