Lima

:This article is about Lima, Peru. For other places, people and things named "Lima", see Lima (disambiguation).

Demographics

The Lima Metropolis is among the world's most populated areas (Almost 14 million inhabitants). Political and economic instability during the latter half of the twentieth century created unprecedented poverty and violence in the rural highlands, forcing thousands of campesinos to migrate to Lima looking for work and a better life. Today, some of these people live in shantytowns, locally known as pueblos jóvenes, many of which lack such basic services as electricity and running water.

Related Topics:
Campesino - Pueblos jóvenes

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