Lima

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

Modern Lima

In recent decades, Lima has rapidly expanded and the city has seen much unregulated development. In the last decade, air pollution has risen to alarming levels, as no restrictions are allowed on the age or efficiency of motor vehicles. Leaded petrol is still widely used.

Related Topics:
Air pollution - Motor vehicle - Petrol

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Most of the better hotels and other tourist destinations are located in the upscale neighborhoods of Miraflores and San Isidro. These modern and cosmopolitan districts sharply contrast with the shanty towns that cling to hillsides at the north and south ends of Lima.

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Miraflores - San Isidro - Shanty town

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The "Estadio Monumental "U"", located in Lima, is Peru's largest and most modern stadium; it seats eighty-thousand spectators.

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Estadio Monumental "U" - Stadium

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Founded by José de San Martín, Peru's oldest and most important library, the National Library of Peru is located in downtown Lima. As it has suffered wars and earthquakes throughout history, a new location for the library is being built in the San Borja district and is scheduled to be finished in early 2006. This modernization program aspires to turn the library into one of Latin America's most modern libraries.

Related Topics:
José de San Martín - Library - National Library of Peru - San Borja - 2006

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