- Main resources of the Peruvian coast
- - Animal resources
- - Mineral resources
- - Plant resources
- References
The most abundant natural resources of the Peruvian coast and that have the most influence on the economy are animals, minerals and vegetables. The Peru is a country with many types of climates and regions, ranging from the coast of the Pacific Ocean, passing through the mountainous region of the Andes to the Amazon jungle abundant.
In addition, the culture of Peru is very old as shown by the Inca regions of Machu-Picchu or Cuzco. Throughout time, the inhabitants of these regions made their lives with the resources they had available, such as Corn, fundamental in the Peruvian table.
Lima, Capital of Peru
The peoples of the coastal region have used the resources that were available to them both at sea and on land.
Main resources of the Peruvian coast
- Animal resources
The sea is a great source of life that provides great resources. One of the main ones are the fish and its various types that are used in the day-to-day life of Peruvians.
Fish such as the Hake whose white meat is highly sought after. There are also the Sardines, the Black Grouper, Horse Mackerel, Bonito, Tollo, Corvina, Peje Águila and the Angelfish whose eggs are rich in vitamins.
Likewise, shellfish such as shrimp, which are found on the banks of rivers, are consumed in large quantities.
The abundant search for fresh fish that are demanded for their nutritious and soft meat to make typical dishes such as ceviche, where the fish is cooked cold, and not over fire as it is normally eaten.
Also, Peruvian food has a key ingredient such as fish meal, a product derived from the processing of this animal resource from the coast.
Peru is the world's leading exporter of fishmeal.
- Mineral resources
Along with the wide variety of fish and shellfish, the Peruvian coast has mineral resources –they are extracted from the land- that are important for modern society such as: oil, salt, water, iron and phosphorus.
Oil moves the world today. Also known as black gold, it can be used to produce fuel such as gasoline or diesel for automobiles or airplanes. There are even other products such as plastic that is also a derivative of petroleum.
Iron, due to its resistance, is used in life, I would say, as in pipes so that water reaches homes. Also, to make boats, cars, tools or in construction.
Almost every house has a jar of salt in their kitchen to put on meals and feed families with good flavor.
Phosphorus is used to fertilize crops during planting to help them grow.
- Plant resources
On the Peruvian coast there are different types of plants and trees that are used for various purposes.
The Mangroves of Lis, which grow between the land and the sea, are used to dye or color fabrics since they have a large amount of tannins, which are what give color to their leaves and branches.
Other plants that grow in the coastal region are the Carrizos and the Totora that are used for crafts because baskets can be woven with them.
References
- Vice Ministry of Strategic Development of Natural Resources. MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF PERU. minam.gob.pe
- Peru: main supplier of fishmeal in the world. DRAFTING LR. La República newspaper. larepublica.pe
- Iron, properties and applications. edukativos.com.
- Natural Resources of Peru. YAÑEZ TORRES, MARIA EUGENIA. recursostumbes2.blogspot.com
- Forms of application of phosphorus in agricultural sequences. RILLO, SERGIO. agrositio.com
- Image N1: Miraflores, Lima, Metropolitan Region of Peru. Photographer: Christian Córdova. Taken from the site: flickr.com.