Some of the most important economic activities on the Peruvian coast are agriculture, livestock, fishing and foreign markets. The Peruvian coastline is more than 3,080 kilometers long and encompasses the area demarcated by the Pacific Ocean and the mountainous relief of the Peruvian Andes.
In this coastal area, various economic activities are carried out that contribute to a large extent to the sustainability and development of the nation.
Main economic activities of the Peruvian coast
1- Agriculture
Around the coast, about 1,200,000 hectares of tobacco, fruits, vegetables, flowers, sugar cane, rice, corn, grapes, soybeans, legumes and cotton are cultivated for commercial purposes.
For the agricultural development of this area, extremely modern methods are used, and the boom in the production of these items is undeniable.
Agriculture in this area is characterized by being intensive. The lands are mainly dedicated to the industrial cultivation of the following products: cotton, rice, sugar cane, vine, corn, etc.
This sustained growth in economic activity is due to the investment in irrigation canals, the use of state-of-the-art agricultural machinery and the necessary care regarding soil preparation and the prevention of pests in the growing areas.
2- Livestock
The practice of cattle ranching on the coast is intensive, and the cattle farms are usually located, generally, in the lower parts of the valleys, near the urban centers.
Livestock on the Peruvian coast is based on the raising of cattle, goats, pigs and poultry, and its products are intended to supply the requirements of meat, milk, mainly.
This sector also meets the needs of the sausage and leather manufacturing industry.
However, the scarcity of grazing areas on the coast prevents the extensive growth of this economic activity on the Peruvian coast.
3- Fishing
The Peruvian economy has strengthened considerably in recent years thanks to the boom in foreign trade.
The main export products from Peru are: food (coffee, fish meal, etc.), minerals (gold, copper, zinc, lead), medicines and fabrics.
The United States heads the list as Peru's main commercial ally, and in order to execute mutually beneficial trade agreements, the United States provides Peru with spare parts and machinery, chemical products, refined oil and cereals.
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