Arequipa

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Arequipa Second-largest city of Peru and capital of Arequipa department. It was established in 1540 by Francisco Pizarro on the site of an Inca settlement. Located at the foot of the extinct volcano El Misti (5822m/19,100ft), it is known as the ‘White City’ because many of its buildings are made of white volcanic stone. A regional trade centre, its main industries are wool processing, textiles and leather. Pop. (2000) 762,000.

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