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Cusco

City in Peru
Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden...
Elevation: 11,152′
Population: 428,450 (2017)
Shape: a puma
Area code: 84
Demonym(s): cuzqueño/a, cusqueño/a
Founded: 1100
Region: Cusco