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Natural regions of Peru:

The Sierra

The Sierra is located in the central part of
Peru.
It has a chain of mountains that forms the
Andes mountain range.
In the punas and mountain ranges the
climate is cold, with rain and snow.
In the valleys the climate is temperate.
The main activities carried out in the
mountains are: livestock, agriculture,
tourism and mining.

In the valleys of the Sierra many people are dedicated to agriculture and livestock.

In the big cities, such as Cajamarca, Cusco or Huancayo, there are people from all
professions and trades who work to help their towns move forward.

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