Peru is the third largest country of south America and can be divided into three distinct geographic regions. Peru is a country that has a diversity and wealth little common in the world. Peru is a presidential representative democratic republic divided into 25 regions. Peru is a developing country with a medium Human development Index score and a poverty level around 50%. Peru's main economic activities include agriculture, fishing, mining, and manufacturing of products such as textiles. Ministry of Education in Peru is the in charge of formulating, implementing and supervising the national educational policy. Education is free and compulsory in public schools or the initial, primary and secondary levels. It is also free in public universities for needy students which have an adequate academic performance. Lima is the capital of Peru, which is located on the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to the Rimac river in Peru's arid coastal region. The Peruvian capital concentrates more than two thirds of the industrial production of the country and is the main financial center as well. Most economic activity concentrates around the sectors of industry, commerce, services, and tourism. The city is the headquarters of many national corporations which are headquartered in modern skyscrapers.
