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Lima
is the capital and largest city in Peru, as
well as the capital of the Lima Province. It
is the cultural, industrial, financial, and
transport hub of the country. The city lies
on the coast adjacent to the Pacific Ocean,
where the port of Callao is located.
The Lima Metropolis is among the world's
most populated areas (8.4 million 2004 est.)
with a very complex and diverse racial
groups that make of Lima a true cosmopolitan
city. The cities of Miami and Lima entered
into a Sister City agreement on December 14,
1977.
Founded by Spanish conqueror Francisco
Pizarro, Lima is also known as the City of
Kings. For more than three centuries, Lima
was the most important city and the greatest
metropolis in South America. More than four
centuries have passed since its founding as
a Spanish city, and Lima has become an
expression of Peru's mestizo heritage, with
nearly one-third of the nation's population
living in its metropolitan area.
Lima has substantial textile, paper, paint,
and food products industries. In recent
decades, Lima has rapidly expanded and the
city has seen much unregulated development.
Total bilateral trade between Peru and the
South Florida Customs District totaled $1.1
billion in 2004, representing a 10.9%
increase from 2003. This figure accounts for
$702 million in exports and $404 million in
imports.
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