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1) Costal Zone - Costa ("Geography: Natural Regions") a. Between pacific shore and Andes (high cliffs). ("Geography: Natural Regions") b. The north region of the Costal Zone contains a flat plateau area that is excellent for agriculture. ("Geography: Natural Regions") c. The south region of the Costal Zone contains more of a mountain-like/ desert-like area that is very dry. ("Geography: Natural Regions")
 * There are three natural ragions in the Peru country.**

2) The Highlands - Andes or Sierra ("Geography: Natural Regions") a. Goes in a Northwest and Southeast direction. ("Geography: Natural Regions") b. There are highpeaks and slopes covered with snow. ("Geography: Natural Regions") c. There are active and dormat volcanoes in other parts. ("Geography: Natural Regions") d. The Altitude is 10,000 to 15,000 feet. ("Geography: Natural Regions") e. Only the lower basin suitable for agriculture such as potatoes, barely, and corn. ("Geography: Natural Regions") f. The high level is more pasture for sheep, goats, alpacs, and llamas. ("Geography: Natural Regions")

3) Eastern Hills and Lowlands - Selva ("Geography: Natural Regions") a. Many hills that borders the Andes Mountains and the Columbia/ Brazil country. ("Geography: Natural Regions") b. There are broad valleys and main river networks dominate the region as well. ("Geography: Natural Regions") c. Dense tropical forest. ("Geography: Natural Regions")


 * Other Regional Facts**
 * The country, overall, is 496,225 square miles. ("Geography: Natural Regions")
 * The capital city is Lima. ("Geography: Natural Regions")
 * The highest point is 22, 205 feet in Huascaran. ("Geography: Natural Regions")

"Peru." __Geography: Natural Regions__ .